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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27th Nov) directed Ashish Mishra to submit an affidavit addressing allegations of witness intimidation in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Mishra, accused of killing farmers during a 2021 protest, denied the charges, with the Court noting photographic evidence. The trial, closely monitored by the Supreme Court, is ongoing.
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled hearings for January 2024 to deliberate on the appropriateness of same-day sentencing in cases involving capital punishment or the death penalty. This decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, aims to address the lack of a consistent framework for separate hearings in death penalty cases. Also read- Supreme […]
