Mitigating factors in death penalty cases

Mitigating factors in death penalty cases

In Bachan Singh (1980), the Supreme Court introduced the ‘rarest of rare cases’ standard for awarding the death penalty. But how do courts assess mitigating factors during sentencing?

In this video, we explore the uneven application of these factors, from Bachan Singh to the recent Ramesh A. Naika judgement, where the Supreme Court overturned a death sentence.

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Jail sentence spared for POCSO Convict | A one-time verdict

Jail sentence spared for POCSO Convict | A one-time verdict

TRIGGER WARNING: RAPERecently, the Supreme Court spared a person convicted under The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) from a 20-year jail sentence. Our latest video tell y...

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The Supreme Court’s rebranding of its annual “Vacation” period

The Supreme Court’s rebranding of its annual “Vacation” period

Last month, Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as India's 52nd CJI. His first week was already packed with challenges: a Presidential reference, 82,000+ pending cases, and the looming Justice Varma controve...

12 Jun 20254min

CJI B.R. Gavai's tenure: What lies ahead?

CJI B.R. Gavai's tenure: What lies ahead?

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s early days set the tone for a happening term. In our latest video, break down the major developments, challenges and what lies ahead for India's 52nd Chief Justice.

4 Jun 20254min

Three new judges at the Supreme Court

Three new judges at the Supreme Court

On 30 May, Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar took oath as judges of the Supreme Court. They were recommended by the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on 26 May. The Unio...

4 Jun 20254min

Ali Khan Mahmudabad and the Supreme Court

Ali Khan Mahmudabad and the Supreme Court

A professor is facing jail for a Facebook post that praised the army and criticised hate, in light of the Pahalgam Attack and Operation Sindoor.He was arrested for "endangering the country’s sovereign...

29 Mai 20254min

Contempt and the Supreme Court

Contempt and the Supreme Court

How much criticism should the Court be able to withstand, before it begins to see it as speech that harms public perception on the dignity and authority of the Court?Through the comments made by Vice ...

8 Mai 20254min

The Supreme Court's interventions to tackle air pollution in Delhi

The Supreme Court's interventions to tackle air pollution in Delhi

The Supreme Court has been hearing cases concerning pollution in Delhi for decades now. But how much has its intervention moved the needle?Supreme Court Observer's newsletter and months of Court repor...

23 Apr 20255min

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