Consider the following pairs: Term Meaning 1. Remission Reduction in sentence duration without altering the punishment type 2. Reprieve A temporary stay of sentence execution 3. Commutation Replacement of punishment with a harsher one Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Remission reduces the period of the sentence but does not alter its nature.
Reprieve is a temporary stay of execution, especially of a death sentence.
Commutation replaces punishment with a lighter (not harsher) one.
Pardon removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.
Respite denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.

Source: Laxmikant

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