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The Supreme Court stayed the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering his mother. The stay was granted while reviewing the convict’s plea challenging the punishment. The defense argued against the severity of the sentence, emphasizing the need for a detailed examination of mitigating factors. The case highlights ongoing debates around capital punishment and judicial discretion.
The Supreme Court On December 9 upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to commute the death sentences of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO employee murder case to 35 years of life imprisonment, citing excessive delay in execution. The High Court criticized the state’s handling of mercy petitions, deeming the delay a violation of the convicts’ rights.
![[Kolkata 19-Year Old Girl's Rape-Murder] Justice Delivered In 61 Days: Bengal Court Sentenced Death Penalty To Accused](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Death-Penalty.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
A West Bengal court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to death for the abduction, rape, and murder of a nine-year-old girl, just 61 days after the horrific
crime occurred.The tragic incident unfolded on October 4 in Jaynagar, located in South 24 Parganas, when the young victim was returning home from her tuition class. The accused, Mustakin Sardar, confronted the girl, committed the acts of violence against her, and ultimately took her life.
Pradipsingh Murlidharsingh Thakur, initially sentenced to death for murdering his pregnant wife, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Bombay High Court, which determined the case wasn’t among the “rarest of the rare.” The court later directed the review of his eligibility for remission, despite state opposition based on his police status.
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Today, On 18th November, the Supreme Court directed the President’s secretary to present Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy petition to President Droupadi Murmu within two weeks. Rajoana, sentenced to death for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, seeks commutation of his sentence. The case highlights ongoing debates about the death penalty in India.
The Bombay High Court criticized a trial court’s death sentence in a multi-murder case, finding its reasoning, which cited the Mahabharata, “strange” and unwarranted. The High Court emphasized the need for individualized assessments in trials, ultimately commuting the death penalty to life imprisonment for some convicts while acquitting one due to lack of evidence.
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (Oct 1) confirmed the death penalty imposed by a Kolhapur court on a man for killing his mother in 2017 and allegedly eating some of the body parts, noting this was a case of cannibalism. The bench said this was a case of cannibalism and it falls under the rarest of rare category. “The case falls under the rarest of rare category. The convict not only murdered his mother but he also removed her body parts – brain, heart, liver, kidney, intestine and was cooking them on a pan,” the High Court said.
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A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
Yesterday, On 5th September, The Supreme Court proposed guidelines to address delays in carrying out death penalty executions, expressing concern over the distress caused by indefinite delays. A three-judge bench discussed the lack of clear procedures for sessions courts to follow when a death sentence is confirmed but a mercy petition is pending. This highlights the need for clearer guidelines to prevent such delays.
Today, On 3rd September, The ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’ passed by the West Bengal Assembly introduces the death penalty for rape and murder convictions. It amends existing laws, including the POCSO Act, to ensure stricter punishment and faster trial timelines, with a focus on protecting survivors and victims of all ages.