The Madhya Pradesh High Court commuted to rigorous imprisonment for 20 years the death sentence awarded to a rickshaw driver who was accused of molesting a four-year-old girl.
About:
Commutation: ‘Commutation’ means reducing the punishment by changing the nature of punishment. For example, punishment to death may be changed to life imprisonment. It is different from Pardon and Remission.
Pardon: The effect of Pardon is to abolish punishment and to absolve the convict of all charges. If Pardon is granted, it is assured as if the convict has not committed any crime. The convict will not face any disabilities due to the allegations and charges made against him.
Remission: ‘Remission’ means reducing the punishment without changing the nature of punishment. For example, the imprisonment for 20 years may be reduced to the imprisonment for 10 years.
Dear Student,
You have still not entered your mailing address. Please enter the address where all the study materials will be sent to you. (If applicable).
