Shabnam vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of death warrants issued against convicts whose appeals had been dismissed, emphasizing that the execution of such warrants is impermissible until all available remedies, including review petitions and mercy petitions, are exhausted. The Court held that the convicts retain the right to file a review petition under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and the execution of death warrants must adhere to the procedural guidelines set by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Consequently, the Court directed that the death warrants not be executed immediately, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.