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Who may commute the punishment as per the provision of criminal procedural law?
Who may commute the punishment as per the provision of criminal procedural law?
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Commutation is the substitution of a lesser sentence for a more severe one, and it can be done by the appropriate government.
Updated On: Sep 18, 2025
- Appropriate Government
- Central Government
- State Government
- Supreme Court of India
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understand the provisions for commutation.
- The Appropriate Government has the power to commute sentences under section 432 of the CrPC.
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