BNSS Section 476 — Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences
CHAPTER XXXIV EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES — E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences
Criminal
Summary
The Central Government can also use the powers given to the State Government under sections 473 and 474, but only when a person has been sentenced to death. This means both the central and state governments have the authority to act in such cases.
Official Text
The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.
Related Judgments
- SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
- SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
- SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
- .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
- SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
- SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
- SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
- SC (2024) Vol.10 p.1448 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- CrPC §434 — Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences