Of Punishments
IPC Section 54 - Commutation of sentence of death
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 54 deals with commutation of sentence of death.
Full official legal text
54. Commutation of sentence of death. In every case in which sentence of death shall have been
passed, 6[the appropriate Government] may, without the consent of the offender, commute the punishment
punishment for any other punishment provided by this Code.
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