SC commutes death sentence of man who raped, murdered 6-year-old stepdaughter
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Thursday the Supreme Court of India reduced the death penalty to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping and murdering his six‑year‑old stepdaughter. The court directed that he remain in jail for the rest of his life without remission, citing the severity of the crime and the need to protect family security. The decision follows a trial that found the defendant guilty of sexual assault and murder.
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- Center (1): Hindustan Times
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- SC commutes death sentence of man who raped, murdered 6-year-old stepdaughter — Hindustan Times (center)
- SC commutes death sentence of man who raped, murdered 6-yr-old stepdaughter — Hindustan Times (center)