In every case in which sentence of [imprisonment] for life shall have been passed, 8[the appropriate Government] may, without the consent
shall have been sentenced”. The words in italics were subs. by the A.O. 1937, for “the Government of India or the Government of the place”. The words in italics were subs. by the A.O. 1937, for “the Government of India or the Government of the place”.
of the offender, commute the punishment for imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding fourteen years.