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Section 476Procedural

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

Full 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.

Plain English Summary

Grants the Central Government equal authority to suspend, remit, or commute a death sentence alongside the State Government.

Key Legal Elements

  • Concurrent power of Union and State
  • Specific to death sentences
  • Executive clemency oversight
  • Dual jurisdictional authority

Practical Note

This ensures that for the ultimate punishment (Death), both levels of Government have the power to intervene with clemency, providing an additional layer of administrative oversight.

हिंदी पाठ

धारा 473 और 474 द्वारा राज्य सरकार को प्रदत्त शक्तियों का प्रयोग, मृत्यु दंडादेशों के मामले में, केंद्र सरकार द्वारा भी किया जा सकता है।