Which of the following deals with the postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman?
Section 290 Cr. P.C.
Incorrect AnswerSection 416 Cr. P.C.
Correct AnswerSection 388 Cr. P.C.
Incorrect AnswerSection 222 Cr. P.C.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Section 290 Cr. P.C.
- This section deals with the public nuisance aspect and related legal proceedings, not related to capital sentences or pregnant women.
- Option 2: Section 416 Cr. P.C.
- This section specifically addresses the postponement of the execution of a death sentence for a pregnant woman, providing that such a sentence should be postponed until she delivers the child.
- Option 3: Section 388 Cr. P.C.
- This section relates to offenses involving false certificates or declarations, with no connection to capital punishment or pregnancy.
- Option 4: Section 222 Cr. P.C.
- This section pertains to the framing of charges in criminal proceedings, unrelated to capital punishment or pregnancy issues.