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'Why Didn't You Hang Him Till Now?': SC To Centre During Hearing On Plea Of Balwant Singh Rajoana

Rajoana, a member of the banned Babbar Khalsa, has been sentenced to the death penalty in the case related to the assassination of Beant Singh.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, while hearing a plea by Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995, questioned the inordinate delay in deciding his mercy plea.

The apex court asked the Centre, "Why didn't you hang him till now? Who is to blame for that….at least we have not stayed his execution, we suppose…". The top court made it clear to the Centre that on the next date of hearing it should have clear instructions, as it would not adjourn the matter.

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