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Calcutta High Court commutes death sentence of man who stabbed ex-girlfriend 45 times, cites ‘rarest of the rare’ doctrine: Here is why such verdicts...

Cases where courts show the convicts of brutal crimes leniency often leave an impression on the minds of people that perhaps the 'reformation' or the 'prospects' of convicts weigh more in the minds of judges than the rights of innocent victims.

Three Indians sentenced to death in Indonesia in narcotics case, Delhi HC directs Consulate and MEA to intervene

While addressing a plea concerning the death penalty handed down by an Indonesian court to three Indian nationals, the Delhi HC on Friday directed the Indian Consulate in Indonesia to take necessary measures

Iran: Court sentences singer Amir Tataloo to death for ‘insulting’ Prophet Muhammad, targeting of artists over ‘blasphemy’ continues unabated

In 2018, Amir Tataloo shifted to Istanbul. However, in December 2023, Turkish police handed him over to Iran. Since then, he has been living in detention.

Orissa HC commutes death sentence of a mob that brutally tortured a woman and her parents to death over ‘witchcraft’ allegations

Asina Sabar, Amabaya Sabar and their daughter Ashamani Sabar was brutally murdered by the convicts in 2016.

Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen: All you need to know about the case and Indian govt’s response

In 2017, Nimisha Priya injected a Yemeni national with sedatives in a bid to regain her passport from his possession. However, he died from an overdose and Priya was convicted of his murder.

Mumbai: POCSO court sentences transgender person to death for kidnapping, raping, and killing a 3-month-old girl for not getting ‘bakshish’

A court in Mumbai sentenced a 24-year-old transgender to death for kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old girl in Cuffe Parade area of Mumbai in 2021.

Kerala: Youth arrested for threat to murder female judge who awarded death sentence to 15 convicts in BJP leader’s murder case, fourth arrest so...

The Kerala Police have arrested 26-year-old Asarikkandy Muhammer Hadi who is accused of calling for the murder of female Judge VG Sridevi

Alabama: Kenneth Eugene Smith to become first death row inmate to be executed by Nitrogen, alternate method chosen due to unavailability of lethal drugs

Kenneth Eugene Smith to become first death row inmate to get executed using nitrogen gas in Alabama in USA

Pakistan Supreme Court upholds death sentence to former dictator Pervez Musharraf for imposing ‘unconstitutional’ emergency, a year after his death

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, who passed away last year

Qatar court commutes death sentences to eight former India Navy officials, punishment reduced to jail terms

In a significant victory for India, a court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel to jail

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