CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 433 CrPC

Power to commute sentence

Procedure & effect

The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the person sentenced commute

a sentence of death, for any other punishment provided by the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860);
a sentence of imprisonment for life, for imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or for fine;
a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for simple imprisonment for any term to which that person might have been sentenced, or for fine;
a sentence of simple imprisonment, for fine.

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FAQ — Section 433 CrPC

Section 433 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power to commute sentence”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the person sentenced commute a sentence of death, for any other punishment provided by the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); a sentence of imprisonment for life, for imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or for fine; a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for simple imprisonment for any term to which that person might have been sentenced, or for fine; a sentence of simple imprisonment, for fine.

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.