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Today, On 25th November, the Supreme Court extended by four weeks the government’s deadline to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy plea, tied to his death sentence for assassinating former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. The case raises significant legal and political issues related to clemency, justice, and national security concerns over pro-Khalistan sentiment.
The Supreme Court’s seven-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has concluded its three-day hearing on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for more equitable reservations. The bench discussed the complexities of ensuring adequate representation for the most backward within these groups, potentially reshaping India’s social justice landscape.
