Commutation of sentence
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.
Section 55. Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life.—In every case in which sentence of imprisonment for life shall have been passed, the appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute the punishment for imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding fourteen years.