Mercy petitions can't be kept pending for too long, says CJI

Mumbai, Feb 8: Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam today defended the last month's Supreme Court verdict on mercy petitions, saying as per Article 21 of the Constitution, even a death row convict is entitled to protection.He said "this (ruling) does not mean the Court is showing leniency to people



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