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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 Punjab and Haryana High Court has decided to commute the death sentence imposed on a perpetrator convicted of a horrific rape case to life imprisonment. The case involves a 53-year-old individual who was found guilty of assaulting his wife, raping his 12-year-old daughter, and issuing death threats. The trial court initially sentenced the accused to death in November 2022, classifying the crime as a “rarest of rare” occurrence.
