Stay on execution of Koli’s death sentence extended till December 23
2 Dec 2014 11:31 PM GMT
The Allahabad High Court on Monday extended the stay on the execution of death sentence awarded to Nithari killings prime accused Surinder Koli till December 23.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PKS Baghel passed the order while hearing a PIL filed by the People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR). The PIL had contended that on account of “delay on part of Constitutional authorities” in disposing of the mercy plea filed by Koli before the President, his execution shall be deemed “unconstitutional” .
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PKS Baghel passed the order while hearing a PIL filed by the People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR). The PIL had contended that on account of “delay on part of Constitutional authorities” in disposing of the mercy plea filed by Koli before the President, his execution shall be deemed “unconstitutional” .
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