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The purpose of taking cognisance was to examine as well as institutionalise the process that is involved in collecting data and information in order to decide the award of the death penalty.

NEW DELHI, Sept 19: The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suo motu plea on framing of guidelines on how and when potential mitigating circumstances be considered by courts during trial in cases which entail the death penalty as the maximum punishment. A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said it was of the opinion that this matter required a hearing by a larger bench to have clarity and uniform approach as to […]

A bench headed by CJI U.U. Lalit said that there were "conflicting judgments" regarding the grant of hearing to an accused before imposing the death penalty.

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suo motu plea on framing of guidelines on how and when potential mitigating circumstances be considered by courts during trial in cases which entail the death penalty as the maximum punishment.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Monday its verdict on a suo motu plea on framing of guidelines on how and when potential mitigating circumstances be considered by courts during trial in cases which entail the death penalty as the maximum punishment. India News | Death Penalty: SC Verdict Monday on Case Related to Framing Guidelines on Mitigating Circumstances.