CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 416 CrPC

Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman

Procedure & effect

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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FAQ — Section 416 CrPC

Section 416 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.