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Supreme Court rolls back blanket death penalty rule

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Supreme Court rolls back blanket death penalty rule

India's Supreme Court has withdrawn a blanket direction requiring courts to seek reports on aggravating and mitigating factors in every death penalty case. The move changes a process meant to help judges assess circumstances before deciding whether to impose execution.

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