[Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] “An Inordinate Delay in Deciding a Death Row Convict’s Mercy Petition Is a Valid Ground for Commutation”: SC to Hear Rajoana’s Plea on November 4

The Supreme Court will hear Balwant Singh Rajoana’s petition on November 4 to reduce his death sentence for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh to life imprisonment. Rajoana claims prolonged delays in his mercy plea ruling violate his right to life and cause significant mental distress.