SC asks President's secretary to place Rajoana's mercy plea before her

If the President doesn't take a decision in two weeks, it would consider granting him interim relief of releasing him for a few months, the court says

Satya Prakash

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 10:58 AM Nov 18, 2024 IST

Balwant Singh Rajoana. File photo

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the secretary to the President to place death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy petition in the Beant Singh assassination case before her.

If the President doesn't take a decision in two weeks, it would consider granting him interim relief of releasing him for a few months, a Special Bench led by Justice BR Gavai said.

The Bench took note of the fact that no lawyer appeared on behalf of the Centre.

The Bench ordered the matter to be listed on December 5.