Cr.P.C Section 382A

Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year.

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391, where the accused__

• (a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or
• (b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to imprisonment whether with or without fine or whipping, for a period of less than one year,

the sentence shall not, if the accused furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the Court for his appearance at such time and place as the Court may direct, be executed, until the expiry of the period prescribed for making an appeal against such sentence, or, if an appeal is made within that time, until the sentence of imprisonment is confirmed by the Appellate Court, but the sentence shall be executed as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period prescribed for making an appeal, or, in case of an appeal, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the order of the Appellate Court confirming the sentence.