Indian Polity · Polity
Under the mercy powers granted by the Constitution of India, what does the term 'Reprieve' signify?
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- 1Completely absolving the convict from both conviction and sentence
- 2Staying the execution of a sentence for a temporary period✓
- 3Reducing the period of sentence without changing its character
- 4Substituting one form of punishment for a lighter form
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Staying the execution of a sentence for a temporary period
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