https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42658 A procedure for mercy petition in death sentence cases permits a convict, legal heir or relative to file within thirty days after specific jail notifications; initial petitions may be made to the Governor and, if rejected, to the President within sixty days. The jail superintendent must ensure petitions or forward case details for consideration. The central executive solicits State comments, considers records and recommends to the President within prescribed timeframes. The President disposes of petitions, communications must be sent to State authorities within forty-eight hours, and the executive decision is final and not subject to judicial inquiry. en-us Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:03:36 +0530 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:03:36 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42658 A procedure for mercy petition in death sentence cases permits a convict, legal heir or relative to file within thirty days after specific jail notifications; initial petitions may be made to the Governor and, if rejected, to the President within sixty days. The jail superintendent must ensure petitions or forward case details for consideration. The central executive solicits State comments, considers records and recommends to the President within prescribed timeframes. The President disposes of petitions, communications must be sent to State authorities within forty-eight hours, and the executive decision is final and not subject to judicial inquiry. Act-Rules Bharatiya Nyaya Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:03:36 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42658