Indian Polity · Polity
In the context of the pardoning powers under the Indian Constitution, what does 'Commutation' mean?
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- 1Changing the sentence due to special facts like pregnancy.
- 2Staying the execution of a sentence temporarily.
- 3Substituting one form of punishment for a lighter character.✓
- 4Reducing the period of sentence without changing its character.
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Substituting one form of punishment for a lighter character.
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