Lawgist logo - L! Lawgist.
The Sashastra Seema Bal Act

59Cancellation, variation or remittance of sentence

(1) In every case in which punishment has been awarded under section 58, certified true copies of the proceedings shall be forwarded, in the prescribed manner, by the officer awarding the punishment to the prescribed superior authority who may, if the punishment awarded appears to him to be illegal, unjust or excessive, cancel, vary or remit the punishment and make such other direction as may be appropriate in the circumstances of the case.

(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), a "superior authority" means,–

(a) any officer superior in command to such officer who has awarded the punishment;

(b) in the case of punishment awarded by Director-General, the Central Government

Download our fully-offline, High speed android app.- Click here

Download the App Now!

Get our Android app for fast and offline Access.

Get it on Google Play
Lawgist is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. All information, software, services, and comments provided on this site are for informational and self-help purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Use of this site is subject to our Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.About Us Made in ♥ with India, Internet and Lots of Courtroom Dramas