SC to Hear Petitions of Central and State Govt Demanding Black Warrant for Nirbhaya Convicts

  • On Friday, the SC will take up petitions filed by the central and Delhi govt who want a black warrant issued to execute the four Nirbhaya convicts.
  • Additional Solicitor General KM Natraj mentioned the appeals for an early hearing before a bench led by Justice NV Ramana on Thursday who ordered that the case be listed today.
  • Both central and state govt is appealing against the verdict of the Delhi HC that turned down a request to hang at least 2 of the 4 convicts.
  • Till now 3 out of 4 convicts have exhausted all the legal remedies.
  • While the fourth one Pawan is yet to file a curative plea and seek mercy from the President.
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