Section 434: Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

Q: What does Section 434 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 434 TCLAA pertains to "Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 434 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 434 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 434 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 434 TCLAA?

धारा 434 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 434 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. Section 434 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 434 TCLAA?

Dhara 434 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 434 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 434 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 434 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 434, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, § 434 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter XXXIIE — xecution, Suspension, Remission And commutation Of Sentences

Section 434

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

- The powers conferred by Sections 432 and 433 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.