In April 2026, what did the Supreme Court stay while reopening the sentencing question in the Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru) POCSO rape-and-murder case involving three convicted persons?
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In April 2026, what did the Supreme Court stay while reopening the sentencing question in the Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru) POCSO rape-and-murder case involving three convicted persons?
- The death sentences
- The findings of guilt
- The criminal trial
- The filing of the chargesheet
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - The death sentences
On 13 April 2026, the Court stayed the death sentences pending reconsideration of punishment. Its order left the convictions in place.
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