The Supreme Court ordered the release of a convict in the 1994 triple murder case, noting he was a juvenile, just 14 years old, at the time of the crime. The apex court observed that he had already served over 25 years in prison. The decision was made under provisions of juvenile justice laws. This ruling highlights the court’s stance on rehabilitative justice for juveniles.
![[Rarest of Rare Case] SC Stays Death Sentence of Man Convicted for Killing His Mother](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justice-Surya-Kant-1-1.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
![[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.
![[Ranchi Student's Rape-Murder] "Life of Bright Young Girl Snuffed Out": SC Stays Death Sentence of Convict](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-1-1.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court stayed the death sentence of a man convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a student in Ranchi. The accused had been sentenced to death by a lower court, but the apex court intervened to examine the case in detail. The decision provides temporary relief to the convict, pending further legal review.
![[Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] "Additional 4 Weeks Granted": SC Directs Centre to Decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Plea](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-39.png?resize=300%2C150&ssl=1)
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 Supreme Court Today (Nov 4th) adjourned the hearing in a Writ Petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, seeking to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment. Rajoana, who has been on death row for over 17 years and in jail for 28, argues that an “inordinate delay” in the decision on his mercy petition has subjected him to prolonged mental trauma and uncertainty, making his death sentence untenable. The Bench of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice KV Viswanathan sought the Punjab Government’s response in the writ petition and adjourned the matter for hearing on November 18.
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.
![[Godhra Train Burning Case] "No Adjournment on Next Date": Supreme Court Schedules Hearing for January 15](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-18-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 26th September, the Supreme Court scheduled hearings for January 15 on the 2002 Godhra train burning case, where the Gujarat government seeks to reinstate death penalties for 11 convicts previously commuted to life imprisonment. The court denied further adjournments, emphasizing timely proceedings and understanding each individual case’s details.
The Telangana High Court summoned the state’s Home Department to address a writ petition alleging police misconduct, despite previous court orders. The plea, filed by G. Swetha and G. Rakesh, accused local police officials of unlawfully detaining Rakesh, in violation of a conditional bail order. Additionally, the court upheld the death sentence of Dinesh Kumar Dharne for the rape and murder of a minor girl in 2017.