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Supreme Court stays three death sentences, orders full mitigation inquiry
The High Court confirmed the death penalty without considering mitigating factors, probation, or conduct reports
14th Apr 2026
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Exclusion of remission: Supreme Court misses another opportunity to lay down clear guidelines
A February decision is the latest instance of the Court converting a death sentence to life but prematurely closing the door on remission
26th Mar 2025
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Crime and Punishment, in context
The Supreme Court’s recent commuting of a death sentence causes us to revisit the tricky question of ‘mitigating circumstances’
23rd Mar 2025
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Death penalty | “Damocles’ sword cannot be kept hanging”
Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of the all-important Constitution Bench
15th Dec 2024
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2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key hearings
Political issues and human rights concerns tested the Court's capacity to protect constitutional values. Here are 10 important hearings
28th Dec 2023
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Curative Petitions: Court in Review
Curative Petitions are the final remedy where the SC can reconsider a dismissed review petition. SCO tracks notable Curative petitions.
20th Jun 2023
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CJI Lalit’s Notable Judgments: Constitution Benches and Criminal Law
CJI Lalit was a member of multiple Constitution Bench decisions including on the day of his retirement.
7th Nov 2022
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Court in Review: Death Penalty
We trace key SC Judgments on the death penalty over the years.
25th Apr 2022
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In Re: Framing Guidelines Regarding Potential Mitigating Circumstances to be Considered While Imposing Death Sentences
The Court will determine whether same-day sentencing gives a convict “sufficient time” and “real and meaningful opportunity” to present all mitigating circumstances that affect sentencing
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