- The hearing on quantum of punishments for the 24 convicts in the Gulbarg Society massacre case has been adjourned to 9 June.
- The prosecution has sought “exemplary punishment” for those convicted.
- The prosecution and the Special Investigation Team have demanded capital punishment or life imprisonment till death.
The quantum of punishments in the Gulbarg Society massacre case, which was due on Monday, has now been adjourned to 9 June. Last week, 24 persons were convicted in the 2002 tragedy.
Death Penalty Only When There Is Certainty: SC
Supreme Court has said that the death penalty can only be granted when there is total certainty. The defence claims that the prosecution’s argument is based on partial evidence, according to CNN-News18.
Treat All 24 Convicts Equally: SIT
The Special Investigation Team has argued for the 13 convicted for lesser crimes to be treated at par with the 11 other convicted for murder, reports The Indian Express.
It is seeking either capital punishment or life imprisonment till death for all the 24 convicted in the Gulbarg Society massacre.
Special public prosecutor has finished his submission on the quantum of punishment for the convicts. The special court in Ahmedabad will pronounce its order shortly.