[Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] “Additional 4 Weeks Granted”: SC Directs Centre to Decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s Mercy Plea

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.