Section 415(3) in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
(3)Where a sentence of death is passed or confirmed by the High Court and the High Court is satisfied that the person sentenced intends to present a petition to the Supreme Court for the grant of special leave to appeal under Article 136 of the Constitution, the High Court shall order the execution of the sentence to the postponed for such period as it considers sufficient to enable him to present such petition.
