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454. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or inRead More →

455. Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court. (1) Where a person is sentenced to death by theRead More →

456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commuteRead More →

B. Imprisonment 457. Power to appoint place of imprisonment. (1) Except when otherwise provided by any law for the time being in force, the StateRead More →

458. Execution of sentence of imprisonment. (1) Where the accused is sentenced to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term in cases otherRead More →

459. Direction of warrant for execution. Every warrant for the execution of a sentence of imprisonment shall be directed to the officer in charge ofRead More →

460. Warrant with whom to be lodged. When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be lodged with the jailor.Read More →

C. Levy of fine 461. Warrant for levy of fine. (1) When an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine, but no such paymentRead More →

462. Effect of such warrant. A warrant issued under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 461 by any Court may be executed within theRead More →

463. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend. Notwithstanding anything in this SanhitaRead More →

464. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. (1) When an offender has been sentenced to fine only and to imprisonment in default of paymentRead More →

D. General provisions regarding execution 465. Who may issue warrant. Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the JudgeRead More →

466. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. (1) When a sentence of death, imprisonment for life or fine is passed under this SanhitaRead More →

467. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. (1) When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment is sentenced on a subsequent convictionRead More →

468. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment. Where an accused person has, on conviction, been sentenced toRead More →

469. Saving. (1) Nothing in section 466 or section 467 shall be held to excuse any person from any part of the punishment to whichRead More →