SC Urges President To Expedite Beant Singh Killer’s Mercy Plea

The Supreme Court has directed President Droupadi Murmu’s office to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy plea within two weeks. Rajoana, on death row for the 1995 assassination of Punjab CM Beant Singh, awaits a decision amid court warnings to consider interim relief if delayed. The court criticized the Union for absence in the matter and scheduled the next hearing for December 5.