# The Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 416: Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-act/section/416/

## Text

If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall [ **** ], commute the sentence to imprisonment for life. B .- Imprisonment

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