The former Congress leader, serving a life sentence in Tihar jail, has sought interim bail, citing various ailments that make him vulnerable to Covid-19.
Decision on prisoners was made after Supreme Court ordered states to consider releasing some inmates on parole to reduce overcrowding because of coronavirus outbreak.
Tihar Jail authorities moved court seeking issuance of fresh death warrants against the four convicts after their execution orders were stayed 31 January.
Advocate AP Singh, who is representing three of the convicts, urged the court to adjourn the 1 February executions "sine die" as their legal remedies are yet to be availed.
Convict Vinay can’t be executed as his mercy plea is with President, while 2 haven’t filed theirs. But Mukesh has exhausted his options, and could be hanged.
The execution of the 4 convicts will take place at 7 am on 22 January. ThePrint takes a look at the steps, guidelines and rules on how that will be implemented.
Jail manual has certain criteria for hangmen, but because there are so few in India, sometimes jail staff have carried out executions. But not this time.
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Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
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