In Brief
In a death penalty case involving serious criminal charges, the Supreme Court examined compliance with Section 235(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which requires comprehensive information about an accused's background and conduct before sentencing. The Court directed that the Superintendent of Jail must file a formal report on the accused persons' behaviour during their four years of custody, and that affidavits must include detailed information on socio-economic background, criminal history, family details, education, vocational skills, and prison conduct. The matter was adjourned for the Jail Superintendent's report to be submitted in a sealed cover at the next hearing.
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