AP High Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Murder Convicts, Says 'Rarest Of Rare' Test Not Met If Accused Amenable To Reform

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that capital punishment cannot be imposed unless the case falls within the "rarest of rare" category and the court is satisfied that the possibility of reform and rehabilitation of the accused is unquestionably foreclosed. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 162]Commuting the death sentence awarded to two convicts to rigorous imprisonment for life without remission,...