Supreme Court to Establish Guidelines to Prevent Delays in Executing Death Penalty After Mercy Plea Rejection
The Supreme Court of India is working on guidelines to address delays in the execution of death sentences after the rejection of mercy petitions. During a hearing, the court highlighted the psychological torment faced by convicts due to indefinite delays and stressed the need for procedural clarity for sessions courts. The proposed guidelines aim to streamline the process, ensuring timely enforcement of death sentences while respecting convicts’ rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty
