Multiple choice

Under which of the following sections of the IPC can the death sentence be commuted without the consent of the offender?

  1. Section 53

  2. Section 54

  3. Section 55

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 53 of the IPC defines punishment provided under the IPC.

Option (2) is correct: Section 54 of the IPC deals with commutation of sentence of death. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 55 of the IPC deals with commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life.

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