V. Mohini Giri vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking guidelines on the approach to be taken when a judge in a Bench acquits an accused in a death sentence appeal. The Court held that the judicial discretion of the Bench should not be curtailed by issuing such guidelines, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and discretion in the appellate process. The dismissal of the petition reinforces the autonomy of judges in making determinations in capital cases.