How the Supreme Court shaped due process in death penalty cases
In Bachan Singh, the apex court upheld the death penalty but laid down guidelines for judicial discretion; in Manoj v. State of Madhya Pradesh, it prescribed ‘practical guidelines’, including the submission of mental health evaluations and custody conduct reports of the accused
· 11/4/2026, 6:33:32 PM· 2 min read
In Bachan Singh, the apex court upheld the death penalty but laid down guidelines for judicial discretion; in Manoj v. State of Madhya Pradesh, it prescribed ‘practical guidelines’, including the submission of mental health evaluations and custody conduct reports of the accused
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