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The Delhi High Court Friday reserved its verdict on confirmation of death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma died.
Batla House case: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Ariz Khan
By IANS |
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Mon, Mar 15 2021 14:06 IST |
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Verdict in Batla House encounter case shortly. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, March 15 : The prosecution on Monday sought death penalty for Ariz Khan, an alleged Indian Mujahideen terrorist, in the 2008 Batla House encounter, while the counsel for the convict sought leniency on the ground of his young age.
Additional Sessions Judge Sandeep Yadav will pronounce the order on the sentencing at 4 p.m.
On March 8, the court had convicted Khan in the case, noting that he murdered encounter specialist and Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma.