In Brief
In this death sentence appeal from Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court stayed execution and directed a comprehensive pre-hearing assessment of the appellant's character, psychological state, and conduct in custody. The Court ordered the State to file probation reports, jail conduct records, and a psychological evaluation by medical experts. A mitigation investigator was granted access to interview the appellant confidentially and review personal records. The Court emphasized that complete information about the appellant's background and behavior is essential before final submissions in capital cases, reflecting the principle that thorough mitigation evidence must precede ultimate sentencing determination.
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