# The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 456: Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman

- Act: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bnss/section/456/

## Text

If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.

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