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.
Today, On 27th September, Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has petitioned the Supreme Court to transfer him from Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison for personal reasons. His request, currently under consideration, raises issues about prison conditions and inmate rights, highlighting his clean record since 2005.
The Supreme Court stayed the removal of protestors from the Chandigarh-Mohali road, providing reprieve to protesting farmers. The legal debate regarding protestor rights and public order continues. The protests are led by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha seeking MSP guarantee, debt write-offs, and pension for elderly farmers. The protests have led to road blockages and legal disputes.
