Section 456 Earlier CrPC 416
Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman
Chapter 34: Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.