MOHD. ARIF @ ASHFAQ vs THE REG. SUPREME COURT OF INDIA & ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural requirements for hearing review petitions in death penalty cases, emphasizing that while Article 21 of the Constitution allows for deprivation of life, it mandates adherence to due process. The Court held that review petitions filed by convicts whose death sentences have been affirmed must be heard in open court rather than decided by circulation. This ruling clarifies the procedural safeguards necessary in capital punishment cases, reinforcing the importance of transparency and fairness in judicial proceedings.