A February decision is the latest instance of the Court converting a death sentence to life but prematurely closing the door on remission

The Supreme Court’s recent commuting of a death sentence causes us to revisit the tricky question of ‘mitigating circumstances’

Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of the all-important Constitution Bench

Political issues and human rights concerns tested the Court's capacity to protect constitutional values. Here are 10 important hearings

Curative Petitions are the final remedy where the SC can reconsider a dismissed review petition. SCO tracks notable Curative petitions.

CJI Lalit was a member of multiple Constitution Bench decisions including on the day of his retirement.

We trace key SC Judgments on the death penalty over the years.