Section 54: Commutation of sentence of death

Q: What does Section 54 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) deal with?

Section 54 IPC pertains to "Commutation of sentence of death". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 54 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs commutation of sentence of death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 54 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 54 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 54 IPC?

धारा 54 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 54 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). Section 54 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs commutation of sentence of death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 54 IPC?

Dhara 54 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 54 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 54 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs commutation of sentence of death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 54 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)?

Cite as: "Section 54, The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), § 54 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)

Chapter IIIO — f Punishments

Section 54

Commutation of sentence of death

In every case in which sentence of death shall have been passed, the appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute the punishment for any other punishment provided by this Code.