Supreme Court Permits Death Row Convict To Attend Last Rites & Ceremonies Of His Deceased Mother Under Police Escort
4 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Permits Death Row Convict To Attend Last Rites & Ceremonies Of His Deceased Mother Under Police Escort

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has permitted a death row convict to to attend the last rites and ceremonies of his deceased mother under police escort.Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Jasvir Singh were convicted and sentenced to death for the offence of kidnapping Abhi Verma alias Harry, a school student, in Hoshiarpur, and killing him with an anesthesia overdose in 2005. The Supreme Court has permitted a death row convict to to attend the last rites and ceremonies of his deceased mother under police escort. Before the Apex Court, it was submitted that the mother of Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia died on 13.11.2020 and some of the last rites including Bhog Ceremony are to be performed on 19.11.2020 and 21.11.2020 at Patiala and thus he be permitted to attend these ceremonies. 24 of 2005 shall be allowed to attend the last rites and ceremonies of his deceased mother on 19.11.2020 and 21.11.2020 in Police Escort; b) the facility shall be available only from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. on the relevant dates and after 4.00 p.m., said Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia shall be relodged in the concerned jail; c) the facility shall be available only for the aforesaid purpose and apart from the residential address, details of which are given here, he shall not be taken to any other place.

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Beant Singh assassination: SC gives 'last chance' to Centre to decide on convict's mercy plea
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2 months ago

Beant Singh assassination: SC gives 'last chance' to Centre to decide on convict's mercy plea

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to decide on death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. The top court was hearing Rajoana's plea seeking directions to commute his death sentence to life term due to the "inordinate delay" in deciding his mercy plea. Centre sought six …

Court's 'last opportunity' to Centre to decide on Beant Singh killer's mercy plea
2 months ago

Court's 'last opportunity' to Centre to decide on Beant Singh killer's mercy plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Centre additional time to decide on the mercy petition of Khalistani terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was convicted in the 1995 assassination of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. The top court was hearing Rajoana's plea, which seeks to commute his death sentence to a life term, citing "inordinate delay" in deciding his …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Challenge To Acquittal Of Ram Rahim Singh In 2002 Ranjit Singh Murder Case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Challenge To Acquittal Of Ram Rahim Singh In 2002 Ranjit Singh Murder Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in the SLP filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging Punjab and Haryana High Court's order acquitting Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of manager Ranjit Singh.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued notice in the matter and tagged it with another pending …

Beant Singh assassination convict Rajoana's mercy plea sensitive matter: Centre to SC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beant Singh assassination convict Rajoana's mercy plea sensitive matter: Centre to SC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that there was sensitivity involved in the matter related to the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai was hearing Rajoana's plea seeking directions to commute his …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Death Row Convict In Former CM's Murder Case To Attend Brother's Last Rites In Custody
4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Death Row Convict In Former CM's Murder Case To Attend Brother's Last Rites In Custody

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed death row convict in former Punjab CM Beant Singh murder case, Balwant Singh Rajoana to attend the bhog ceremony of his brother who recently passed away.Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill said, "it goes without saying that death of a sibling i.e. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed death row convict in …

Beant case: SC puts on hold its order to President’s secy on Rajoana plea
4 months ago

Beant case: SC puts on hold its order to President’s secy on Rajoana plea

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold its order directing President Droupadi Murmu’s secretary to place before her the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, for consideration. Balwant Singh Rajoana is convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant …

Beant Singh Assassination: SC Urges President Murmu To Decide On Killer's Mercy Plea In 2 weeks
4 months ago

Beant Singh Assassination: SC Urges President Murmu To Decide On Killer's Mercy Plea In 2 weeks

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed President Droupadi Murmu's secretary to place before her the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, for consideration. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan requested the President to consider the plea …

Supreme Court Requests President To Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition In 2 Weeks
4 months ago

Supreme Court Requests President To Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition In 2 Weeks

Live Law  

Specifically on Rohatgi's arguments on national security, Counsel for Punjab responded: "An affidavit was filed by the Union, wherein a national threat was stated in the affidavit that there is national threat on release of this person." However, while confirming the conviction of a co-accused Jagtar Singh Hawara, the High Court commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment. However, on …

Nithari Killings: Should Surendra Koli's Acquittal Be Reversed? Supreme Court Agrees To Hear CBI's Plea
7 months, 1 week ago

Nithari Killings: Should Surendra Koli's Acquittal Be Reversed? Supreme Court Agrees To Hear CBI's Plea

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a fresh petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the Allahabad High Court's verdict that acquitted Surendra Koli in the sensational 2006 Nithari serial killings case. In May, the Supreme Court also agreed to hear another plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Supreme Court seeks reply of convicts on Delhi Police’s pleas against bail
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Supreme Court seeks reply of convicts on Delhi Police’s pleas against bail

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 8 agreed to examine the pleas filed by Delhi Police challenging the high court's order granting bail to four convicts, who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. A bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice on the four pleas filed by Delhi …

Supreme Court Acquits Convict On Death Row; Orders Immediate Release
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Acquits Convict On Death Row; Orders Immediate Release

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted a death row prisoner convicted in the murder of his two brothers and own son. This verdict was delivered by a three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, PS Narasimha, and Prashant Kumar Mishra after hearing the convict’s plea against the Allahabad High Court confirming the death sentence handed to him by a Uttar Pradesh …

Supreme Court Declines To Commute Death Penalty Of Balwant Singh Rajoana, Allows Centre To Decide Mercy Petition 'When Necessary'
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Declines To Commute Death Penalty Of Balwant Singh Rajoana, Allows Centre To Decide Mercy Petition 'When Necessary'

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to commute the death sentence of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana to life imprisonment on the ground of the long pendency of the mercy petition before the President of India. A three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, and Sanjay Karol was hearing a writ petition seeking for …

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging former MP Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging former MP Anand Mohan's release

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday agreed to hear on May 8, the petition filed by the wife of slain IAS officer G. Krishnaiah against the premature release of former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing the officer. The pre-amended rules forbade, among other things, the …

Convicted Of Murdering His Mother, Bombay High Court Allows Death Row Convict To Attend His Daughter’s Marriage
2 years, 1 month ago

Convicted Of Murdering His Mother, Bombay High Court Allows Death Row Convict To Attend His Daughter’s Marriage

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday allowed a death row convict, who murdered his mother and cut her body parts to eat them, to attend his daughter’s marriage. After taking into consideration over all view of the matter, we are inclined to release the Applicant on 23rd, 24th and 25th February 2023 between 9.00 am to 6.00 p.m from jail …

Will add murder charge in Sultanpuri accident case, Delhi police tell court
2 years, 2 months ago

Will add murder charge in Sultanpuri accident case, Delhi police tell court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Monday informed a city court that they are invoking murder charges against the accused involved in the January 1 Sultanpuri accident, in which a 20-year-old woman was dragged on the underside of a car for nearly three hours on a stretch of over 14 kilometres. Special public prosecutor Atul Srivastava, appearing on behalf of the police, …

Supreme Court Allows Project 39A-NLUD To Interview Death Row Convict For Report On Character & Behaviour To Analyse Mitigating Circumstances
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Allows Project 39A-NLUD To Interview Death Row Convict For Report On Character & Behaviour To Analyse Mitigating Circumstances

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently allowed the prayer of a death row convict to have an interview with a mitigating investigator associated with Project 39A of National Law University Delhi to submit a report regarding mitigating circumstances.The Court opined that it would be essential to have the particulars regarding the character and behaviour of accused, on record, in death penalty matters …

Supreme Court underscores need for holistic picture of convicts facing death penalty sentencing
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court underscores need for holistic picture of convicts facing death penalty sentencing

The Hindu  

A man condemned to death for the brutal gangrape of a seven-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh has turned the spotlight on a question that has haunted trial judges — do they really know the person they send to the gallows? The Madhya Pradesh High Court, when the case came up in appeal, reasoned that death penalty was an effective deterrent …

Supreme Court Sets April 30 Deadline For Centre To Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Petition
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Sets April 30 Deadline For Centre To Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take a call by April 30 with respect to the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh, who has been in jail for over 26 years for the assassination of killing former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.The bench of Justices UU Lalit, SR Bhat and PS Narasimha warned that if …

"Medical Condition Relevant": Supreme Court Stays Execution Of Death Row Convict Ex Cop BA Umesh
3 years, 1 month ago

"Medical Condition Relevant": Supreme Court Stays Execution Of Death Row Convict Ex Cop BA Umesh

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of ex-cop BA Umesh alias Umesh Reddy, who was sentenced to death in a rape and murder case.Reddy was sentenced to death by a Sessions Court in Bengaluru upon being convicted in the year 2006 for offences under sections 376, 302 and 392 of the Indian Penal Code, committed in the year …

Murder Of Jharkhand Judge In Daylight : SCBA President Mentions Matter Before Supreme Court; Seeks CBI Probe
3 years, 7 months ago

Murder Of Jharkhand Judge In Daylight : SCBA President Mentions Matter Before Supreme Court; Seeks CBI Probe

Live Law  

The shocking daylight murder of Additional District Judge Uttam Anand of Jharkhand was brought to the attention of the Supreme Court by the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Senior Advocate Vikas Singh today morning.Mentioning the matter before a bench headed by Justice DY Chandrahcud, Vikas Singh called the murder of the judge by hitting him with a vehicle …

Courts in Uttar Pradesh sentence two to death in rape, murder cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Courts in Uttar Pradesh sentence two to death in rape, murder cases

India Today  

A court sentenced one person to death and three to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of three people over a land dispute in Bharuch. Three years ago, Satya Prakash, Bhavar Singh, Sundar Singh were shot dead in Bharuch village of Raya while they were sleeping at three different places. The Additional District Judge released Bhagwati Devi as she …

Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Plea By Jan 25, Supreme Court Asks Centre
4 years, 2 months ago

Decide Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's Mercy Plea By Jan 25, Supreme Court Asks Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Government to submit the recommendations to the President regarding the mercy plea of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana by January 25.A bench headed by CJI SA Bobde said this while hearing a writ petition filed by Balwant Singh seeking commutation of his death penalty on the ground that his mercy petition …

Balwant Singh Multani Murder : Supreme Court Reserves Order On Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini's Anticipatory Bail Plea
4 years, 4 months ago

Balwant Singh Multani Murder : Supreme Court Reserves Order On Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini's Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders in the plea by former Director General of Police, Punjab, Sumedh Singh Saini seeking anticipatory bail in relation to the 1991 Balwant Singh Multani murder case.A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy & MR Shah heard the plea where Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Saini.Rohatgi told the court that the …

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty's plea in SC to be heard today
4 years, 7 months ago

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty's plea in SC to be heard today

India Today  

The Supreme Court will hear Rhea Chakraborty's petition in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput death case today. At the hearing on Wednesday, the Centre had told the apex court that the investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case has been handed over to the CBI. On August 7, the CBI moved the Supreme Court asking to make them party …

CBI moves SC asking to be made party in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case
4 years, 7 months ago

CBI moves SC asking to be made party in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case

India Today  

The CBI has moved Supreme Court asking to make them party in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who is representing the Union of India in the case, said that the Bihar Government's recommendation has been accepted by the Centre and investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case has been transferred to the CBI. Today, …

Lawyer of 2012 Delhi gangrape death row convicts files plea seeking stay on 1 Feb executions, claims all four can't be hanged till legal remedies run out
5 years, 1 month ago

Lawyer of 2012 Delhi gangrape death row convicts files plea seeking stay on 1 Feb executions, claims all four can't be hanged till legal remedies run out

Firstpost  

Also on Thursday, the Supreme Court will hear the curative petition of another convict in the Delhi gangrape case, Akshay Thakur, who is seeking commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment. The advocate of the death row convicts in the 2012 Delhi gangrape and murder case on Thursday moved a Delhi court seeking a stay on their executions scheduled …

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking immediate execution of death row convicts in 2012 December gangrape case
6 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking immediate execution of death row convicts in 2012 December gangrape case

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking directions for the immediate execution of the four men convicted in the Delhi gangrape and murder case of 2012. On 9 July, the apex court dismissed the pleas of three convicts — Mukesh, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma — seeking review of it 2017 verdict which upheld the capital …

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Two Rape-Cum-Murder Cases [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Two Rape-Cum-Murder Cases [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice AK Sikri has commuted death sentence imposed on accused in two different cases, by recalling its earlier orders by which it had dismissed the SLPs filed by them in limine.Babasaheb Maruti Kamble was convicted for rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Maharashtra, while Jitendra was convicted in a rape-cum-murder case by …

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Two Rape-Cum-Murder Cases [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Two Rape-Cum-Murder Cases [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice AK Sikri has commuted death sentence imposed on accused in two different cases, by recalling its earlier orders by which it had dismissed the SLPs filed by them in limine.Babasaheb Maruti Kamble was convicted for rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Maharashtra, while Jitendra was convicted in a rape-cum-murder case by …

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Kidnap-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Kidnap-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court last week ‘altered’ death sentence awarded to a murder convict to ‘life imprisonment’.The bench of Justice NV Ramana, Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar and Justice MR Shah set aside the death penalty imposed on Swapan Kumar Jha in a short order stating that a reasoned order will follow. The bench of Justice NV Ramana, Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar …

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Kidnap-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Commutes Death Penalty In Kidnap-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court last week ‘altered’ death sentence awarded to a murder convict to ‘life imprisonment’.The bench of Justice NV Ramana, Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar and Justice MR Shah set aside the death penalty imposed on Swapan Kumar Jha in a short order stating that a reasoned order will follow. The bench of Justice NV Ramana, Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar …

SC Recalls Its 2006 Order That Dismissed ‘In Limine’ a SLP Against Imposition Of Death Sentence In A Kidnap Cum Murder Case [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Recalls Its 2006 Order That Dismissed ‘In Limine’ a SLP Against Imposition Of Death Sentence In A Kidnap Cum Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

Last week, the Supreme Court recalled an order it passed twelve years ago by which it had dismissed in limine a special leave petition challenging imposition of capital punishment in a kidnap cum murder case.SLP filed by Dnyaneshwar Suresh Borkar against Bombay High Court judgment confirming his death sentence was dismissed by the Supreme Court on 21st July 2006. Last …

SC Recalls Its 2006 Order That Dismissed ‘In Limine’ a SLP Against Imposition Of Death Sentence In A Kidnap Cum Murder Case [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

SC Recalls Its 2006 Order That Dismissed ‘In Limine’ a SLP Against Imposition Of Death Sentence In A Kidnap Cum Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

Last week, the Supreme Court recalled an order it passed twelve years ago by which it had dismissed in limine a special leave petition challenging imposition of capital punishment in a kidnap cum murder case.SLP filed by Dnyaneshwar Suresh Borkar against Bombay High Court judgment confirming his death sentence was dismissed by the Supreme Court on 21st July 2006. Last …

Judge Loya death case in SC today: Justice Arun Mishra makes up with competence what he lacks in seniority
7 years, 2 months ago

Judge Loya death case in SC today: Justice Arun Mishra makes up with competence what he lacks in seniority

Firstpost  

On Friday, four senior Supreme Court judges chose to break norms and go public with their grievances against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. Since then, some have said that their tipping point was the decision by the CJI to assign the case regarding Justice BH Loya’s death to a bench headed by a relatively junior judge. Since then, …

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In Rape-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In Rape-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed execution of death sentence of a man accused of rape-cum-murder of an 8-year-old girl.The trial court had convicted Veerendra for rape and murder of a minor girl, who was his near relative as well. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had upheld the findings of the trial court and confirmed death penalty.With regard to the gravity …

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In Rape-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In Rape-Cum-Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed execution of death sentence of a man accused of rape-cum-murder of an 8-year-old girl.The trial court had convicted Veerendra for rape and murder of a minor girl, who was his near relative as well. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had upheld the findings of the trial court and confirmed death penalty.With regard to the gravity …

2012 Delhi gangrape case: Two death row convicts file plea in SC to review punishment
7 years, 3 months ago

2012 Delhi gangrape case: Two death row convicts file plea in SC to review punishment

Firstpost  

Two of the four death row convicts in the 16 December, 2012 gangrape and murder case on Friday moved the Supreme Court for review of its verdict New Delhi: Two of the four death row convicts in the 16 December, 2012 gangrape and murder case on Friday moved the Supreme Court for review of its verdict upholding the capital punishment …

Probe "Suspicious Death" Of Judge Handling Sohrabuddin Case: Justice AP Shah
7 years, 4 months ago

Probe "Suspicious Death" Of Judge Handling Sohrabuddin Case: Justice AP Shah

Live Law  

In an interview to NDTV, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice A.P. Shah has spoken out about the allegations of foul play in the death of Brijgopal Harkishan Loya, the Special CBI Judge presiding over the trial of BJP President Amit Shah and several Gujarat Police Officers in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.Justice Shah was quoted as saying, …

Probe "Suspicious Death" Of Judge Handling Sohrabuddin Case: Justice AP Shah
7 years, 4 months ago

Probe "Suspicious Death" Of Judge Handling Sohrabuddin Case: Justice AP Shah

Live Law  

In an interview to NDTV, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice A.P. Shah has spoken out about the allegations of foul play in the death of Brijgopal Harkishan Loya, the Special CBI Judge presiding over the trial of BJP President Amit Shah and several Gujarat Police Officers in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.Justice Shah was quoted as saying, …

Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Sister’s Plea To Commute Death Sentence Of Balwant Singh Rajoana [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Sister’s Plea To Commute Death Sentence Of Balwant Singh Rajoana [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The condemned prisoner knew about his rights to defend himself during the trial but he deliberately chose not to seek any legal help, the court said.The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the plea of sister of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death convict, seeking commutation of death sentence.Balwant Singh Rajoana, along with co-accused Jagtar Singh Hawara, was awarded death …

SC Dismisses Review Petitions Of Two Death-Row Convicts [Read Judgment]
7 years, 8 months ago

SC Dismisses Review Petitions Of Two Death-Row Convicts [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of justices Dipak Misra, R.Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan, dismissed on July 7 the review petitions filed by death-row convicts, lodged in Patiala Central Jail, Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Jasvir Singh.The two were convicted and sentenced to death for the offence of kidnapping Abhi Verma alias Harry, a school student, in Hoshiarpur, and killing him …

SC Dismisses Review Petitions Of Two Death-Row Convicts [Read Judgment]
7 years, 8 months ago

SC Dismisses Review Petitions Of Two Death-Row Convicts [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of justices Dipak Misra, R.Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan, dismissed on July 7 the review petitions filed by death-row convicts, lodged in Patiala Central Jail, Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Jasvir Singh.The two were convicted and sentenced to death for the offence of kidnapping Abhi Verma alias Harry, a school student, in Hoshiarpur, and killing him …

2012 Delhi gangrape case verdict: Victim's parents say they are satisfied with the order
7 years, 10 months ago

2012 Delhi gangrape case verdict: Victim's parents say they are satisfied with the order

Firstpost  

The 16 December, 2012 gangrape victim’s mother said she was satisfied that the perpetrators have been awarded the death penalty by the Supreme Court. New Delhi: The 16 December, 2012 gangrape victim’s mother on Friday said she was satisfied that the perpetrators have been awarded the death penalty by the Supreme Court. The victim’s mother, Asha Devi, who was present …

Karnataka HC Stays Execution Of Ex-Cop BA Umesh
8 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Stays Execution Of Ex-Cop BA Umesh

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed the execution of death sentence of BA Umesh Reddy pending disposal of his writ petition challenging the rejection of his mercy petitions by the President.The division bench comprising Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee and Justice Budihal directed the state and Central governments to file responses in 10 days.Speaking to LiveLaw, Umesh’s lawyer. The Karnataka …

Breaking: SC Stays Execution Of Two Death Row Convicts [Read Order]
8 years, 5 months ago

Breaking: SC Stays Execution Of Two Death Row Convicts [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of two death row convicts - Vikram Singh and Jasvir Singh @ Jassa, who were sentenced to death for kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old boy after demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh from his father.The bench comprising Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Amitava Roy stayed the execution of death …

Breaking: SC Stays Execution Of Two Death Row Convicts [Read Order]
8 years, 5 months ago

Breaking: SC Stays Execution Of Two Death Row Convicts [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of two death row convicts - Vikram Singh and Jasvir Singh @ Jassa, who were sentenced to death for kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old boy after demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh from his father.The bench comprising Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Amitava Roy stayed the execution of death …

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: SC rejects Centre’s curative petition, upholds commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment
9 years, 7 months ago

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: SC rejects Centre’s curative petition, upholds commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment

Live Law  

Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice H.L. Lalit has rejected the Centre’s curative petition against its verdict commuting the death sentence of three convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case to life imprisonment.The bench also upheld commutation. Lalit has rejected the Centre’s curative petition against its verdict commuting the death sentence of three convicts in …

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: SC rejects Centre’s curative petition, upholds commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment
9 years, 7 months ago

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: SC rejects Centre’s curative petition, upholds commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment

Live Law  

Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice H.L. Lalit has rejected the Centre’s curative petition against its verdict commuting the death sentence of three convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case to life imprisonment.The bench also upheld commutation. Lalit has rejected the Centre’s curative petition against its verdict commuting the death sentence of three convicts in …

SC reserves order on issue of review of death sentences
10 years, 8 months ago

SC reserves order on issue of review of death sentences

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict on a plea challenging the apex court rule which comes in the way of allowing open court oral hearing for re-examining its verdict on death sentence through review petition. The issue was examined by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha which will also pronounce its verdict …

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