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    DEATH SENTENCE IN INDIA LEGAL? SUPREME COURT GUIDELINES
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    DEATH SENTENCE IN INDIA LEGAL? SUPREME COURT GUIDELINES

    The death sentence, also known as capital punishment, involves the execution of a convicted individual as a result of a court’s judgment for committing a serious criminal offense. It is the harshest penalty that can be imposed on an accused person and is usually reserved for the most severe crimes, such as murder, rape, and treason. Critics consider it to be an inhumane practice, leading to widespread moral debates. Consequently, criminologists and human rights advocates across the globe have consistently called for its abolition.

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    Supreme Court asks Maharashtra govt to respond on Govind Pansare family’s plea against Bombay High Court order
    Supreme Court asks Maharashtra govt to respond on Govind Pansare family’s plea against Bombay High Court order
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    Govind Pansare Murder Case | “‘Monitoring of The Investigation by This Court Is Not Necessary’: Bombay HC Ends Probe Review, Orders Speedy Trial

    In the Govind Pansare murder case, the Bombay High Court decided to end its monitoring of the investigation and has called for a quick trial. The court noted that the only remaining task was locating two absconding accused, which no longer required court oversight. The decision emphasizes the progress made in the case and directs that the trial proceed without further delays. The focus now shifts to completing the legal process speedily.

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    [Minor's Rape-Murder] 'Justice Prevails, Public Will Regain Confidence in The Administration & Govt.’: Bengal Court Sentences Man to Death
    [Minor's Rape-Murder] 'Justice Prevails, Public Will Regain Confidence in The Administration & Govt.’: Bengal Court Sentences Man to Death
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    [Minor’s Rape-Murder] ‘Justice Prevails, Public Will Regain Confidence in The Administration & Govt.’: Bengal Court Sentences Man to Death

    A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sentenced a man to death and another to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl. The verdict was delivered in a swift 61 days, showcasing expedited justice. This rapid judgment highlights the judiciary’s resolve in handling heinous crimes. The case has drawn widespread attention for its prompt legal action.

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    [Rarest of Rare Case] SC Stays Death Sentence of Man Convicted for Killing His Mother
    [Rarest of Rare Case] SC Stays Death Sentence of Man Convicted for Killing His Mother
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    [Rarest of Rare Case] SC Stays Death Sentence Death Penalty For Man Who Killed Mother, Ate Body Parts

    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.

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    'ED Cannot Dictate How Public Prosecutors Conduct In Court, But May Give Factual Instructions" : Supreme Court
    'ED Cannot Dictate How Public Prosecutors Conduct In Court, But May Give Factual Instructions" : Supreme Court
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    2007 Pune BPO Employee Gang-Rape and Murder Case| SC Upholds Bombay HC Order Commuting Two Convicts’ Death Penalty to Life Imprisonment Of 35 Years

    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.

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    [Kolkata 19-Year Old Girl's Rape-Murder] Justice Delivered In 61 Days: Bengal Court Sentenced Death Penalty To Accused
    [Kolkata 19-Year Old Girl's Rape-Murder] Justice Delivered In 61 Days: Bengal Court Sentenced Death Penalty To Accused
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    [Kolkata 19-Year Old Girl’s Rape-Murder] Justice Delivered In 61 Days: Court Sentenced Death Penalty To Accused

    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.

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    Thakur, convicted under Sections 302 and 498A of the IPC, was initially sentenced to death by a sessions court in 2001 based on testimony from the deceased. On appeal, the High Court commuted the death penalty to life imprisonment, ruling that the case did not meet the "rarest of the rare" criteria.
    Thakur, convicted under Sections 302 and 498A of the IPC, was initially sentenced to death by a sessions court in 2001 based on testimony from the deceased. On appeal, the High Court commuted the death penalty to life imprisonment, ruling that the case did not meet the "rarest of the rare" criteria.
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    “Strangling a Pregnant Wife Not Demonstrating Exceptional Brutality”: Bombay HC

    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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    [Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] "Additional 4 Weeks Granted": SC Directs Centre to Decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Plea
    [Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] "Additional 4 Weeks Granted": SC Directs Centre to Decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Plea
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    [Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] Supreme Court Requests President Murmu To Consider Balwant Singh Rajoana’s Mercy Petition In Two Weeks

    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.

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    "Strange Reasoning": Bombay HC Criticizes Trial Court's Use of Mahabharata in Death Sentence Order
    "Strange Reasoning": Bombay HC Criticizes Trial Court's Use of Mahabharata in Death Sentence Order
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    “Strange Reasoning”: Bombay HC Slams Trial Court for Using Mahabharata to Award Death Sentence

    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.

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    "No Chance Of His Reformation": HC Confirms Death Penalty For Man Who Killed Mother, Ate Body Parts
    "No Chance Of His Reformation": HC Confirms Death Penalty For Man Who Killed Mother, Ate Body Parts
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    “No Chance Of His Reformation”: HC Confirms Death Penalty For Man Who Killed Mother, Ate Body Parts

    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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