Supreme Court Alarmed at 8.82 Lakh Pending Execution Cases
The Supreme Court highlighted the backlog of 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions in India, calling the delays a serious travesty of justice.
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The Supreme Court highlighted the backlog of 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions in India, calling the delays a serious travesty of justice.
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