DEVENDER PAL SINGH vs STATE N.C.T. OF DELHI

The appellant challenged a conviction and death sentence imposed by a Designated Court for offences under Section 3(2)(i) of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code including Section 302. The case pertains to a bomb blast targeting Mr. M.S. Bitta, which resulted in nine fatalities and numerous injuries. The Supreme Court was tasked with hearing the criminal appeal and the state's death reference for confirmation of the capital punishment.