IN RE: FRAMING GUIDELINES REGARDING POTENTIAL MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE IMPOSING DEATH SENTENCES vs

The Supreme Court addressed the necessity of conducting a separate hearing on sentencing after a conviction for a capital offence, as mandated by Section 235 of the CrPC. The court emphasized the importance of considering mitigating circumstances during sentencing to ensure a fair and just outcome. The judgment aimed to clarify procedural requirements and reinforce the need for a structured approach in capital cases.