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Vasanta Sampat Dupare v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2025] 8 S.C.R. 2136
Bench Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 25 August 2025

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Issue for Consideration Writ petition filed u/Art.32 challenging the continuing validity of the sentence of death against the petitioner, having been affirmed on appeal, declined in review, and followed by the rejection of mercy petitions and seeks its reconsideration in the light of guidelines laid down in the case of Manoj and others v. State of Madhya Pradesh; and whether Art.32 authorises this Court to reopen a capital sentencing exercise that has otherwise attained finality, solely to cure the procedural lapse the petitioner identifies. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.32 – Power

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