DHANANJOY CHATTERJEE @ DHANA vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL .

The Supreme Court addressed the rejection of a mercy petition under Article 161 of the Constitution, emphasizing that such orders are subject to judicial review. The Court held that the Governor must be properly apprised of relevant facts and mitigating circumstances when considering a mercy petition. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the Governor's rejection of the mercy petition, thereby maintaining the death sentence imposed under Sections 302, 376, and 380 IPC.