Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Release Due To Delay In Deciding Mercy Petition

Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the Beant Singh assassination case, approached the Supreme Court seeking his release, citing delays in the processing of his mercy petition. He argued that the prolonged delay amounted to a violation of his fundamental rights. The case has drawn attention to the issue of delays in deciding mercy petitions, particularly in death penalty cases, raising questions about the fairness and efficiency of the criminal justice system.