Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has dealt with power of High Court to commute the sentence of death to life imprisonment on pregnant. woman?

Option A: Section 416

Option B: Section 411

Option C: Section 417

Option D: Section 420

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall order the execution of the sentence to be postponed, and may, if it thinks fit, commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.

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