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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman

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Section 416- Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman

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 thinks fit commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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