https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169680 Prolonged delay in executing a death sentence is a relevant factor, but it does not create an automatic rule for commutation or quashing once a fixed period has passed. Relief depends on the cause of delay, the prisoner's own conduct in pursuing proceedings, the nature of the offence, and the surrounding circumstances. Article 21 applies at the stage of execution as well as trial and sentencing, so supervening events and inordinate delay may be considered to determine whether execution would remain fair, just and reasonable. The resulting position is that delay may justify relief on the facts, but only after an individualised assessment. en-us Thu, 24 Mar 1983 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:32:34 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169680 Prolonged delay in executing a death sentence is a relevant factor, but it does not create an automatic rule for commutation or quashing once a fixed period has passed. Relief depends on the cause of delay, the prisoner's own conduct in pursuing proceedings, the nature of the offence, and the surrounding circumstances. Article 21 applies at the stage of execution as well as trial and sentencing, so supervening events and inordinate delay may be considered to determine whether execution would remain fair, just and reasonable. The resulting position is that delay may justify relief on the facts, but only after an individualised assessment. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 24 Mar 1983 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169680