junior science refresher magazine

junior science refresher magazine

junior science refresher magazine Published this article page no  64 In 2014 the Supreme Court ruled that unexplained delay in execution was a ground for commutation of death penalty and an inmate his or her kin or even a publicspirited citizen could file a writ petition seeking such commutation.It held that prolonging execution of death sentence has a dehumanising effect on condemned prisoners who have to face the agony of waiting for years under the shadow of death during the pendency of their mercy plea. An inordinate delay would certainly have an agonising effects on their body and mind.In the same year a Constitution bench also held that a review petition by a deathrow convict will be heard by a threejudge bench in open court. Such cases were earlier being considered by twojudge benches in the judges chamber without any oral arguments. Challenges ahead The enormity of the task before the Supreme Court is captured by the fact that trial courts in India have already sentenced more than 50 people to death in 2022 and often in violation of procedural and substantive laws.It is not going to be easy for the Supreme Court to bring about a balance of fairness and consistency in death penalty sentencing across courts in India but the fact that the court has chosen to address it headon is certainly noteworthy and worthy of our appreciation. Insta Curious Project 39A is a criminal justice research and legal aid program at National Law University Delhi that has worked extensively in death penalty cases junior science refresher magazine buy.

junior science refresher magazine