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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: Jan 17, 2026
  • 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 commutation regulations.
- Section 432 of the CrPC grants the Appropriate Government the authority to commute sentences.

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