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Section 17A
Prescribing a lesser sentence and submitting an opinion
(1) If it is proved in the court that the accused has committed an offense in a case that should be sentenced to life imprisonment according to the prevailing law, and if such proof is found to be true from the evidence attached to the missile, then the sentence of life imprisonment shall be more in the spirit of justice considering the circumstances of the offense. If the judge deems it appropriate to give a reduced sentence, he can make a decision with an open opinion.
(2) In accordance with sub-section (1), an opinion must be submitted to the court hearing the appeal with a proposal for the punishment to be meted out within thirty-five days.
(3) The court that hears the appeal regarding the submission of an opinion in accordance with sub-section (2) shall also submit an opinion to the Supreme Court for deciding to reduce the punishment.
(2) In accordance with sub-section (1), an opinion must be submitted to the court hearing the appeal with a proposal for the punishment to be meted out within thirty-five days.
(3) The court that hears the appeal regarding the submission of an opinion in accordance with sub-section (2) shall also submit an opinion to the Supreme Court for deciding to reduce the punishment.