[Live Updates] Nirbhaya Case : Delhi HC Hearing Against Stay On Execution

AP Singh argues that as per Rule 858, all the co-convicts are to be executed together. 

AP Singh argues that the convicts belong to poor, rural and Dalit families. They can't be made to bear the brunt of ambiguity in law.

AP Singh cites Shatrughan Chauhan v. UOI to argue tha no prescribed time is given to execute the death sentence by the SC and constitution. Only in the case of mercy petition is dismissed, 14 days are given.

AP Singh argues that the trial court took a whole day to pass a detailed and correct order.

AP Singh argues that SG provides a different interpretation of Rules 836 and 858 of Delhi Prison Rules. 'Defence fundamentally differs from that', he submits.

SG Tushar Mehta concludes his arguments.

AP Singh begins his arguments on the behalf of Akshay, Vinay and Pawan

SG Tushar Mehta argues that the trial court wrongfully held that the words 'appeal/application' are generic words which would also include mercy petition

SG Tushar Mehta argues that the trial court order provides a perverse and misleading interpretation of Rule 836 of the Delhi Prison Rules. He submits that this error goes to the root of the issue.

'It is the august duty of the court issuing the death warrant to ensure that the death sentence is executed, as per section 413 of CrPC', SG Tushar Mehta argues

SG Tushar Mehta argues that people celebrated the encounter of rape accused in Hyderabad as they're losing faith in the justice delivery system.