PUNISHMENT IN CRIMINAL CASE- DEATH SENTENCE
Criminal P.C. (1973), S.354(3) - Death sentence - Is unique in its total irrevocability - Hence it is imperative to consider whether alternative punishment of life imprisonment will be futile and serve no purpose - This analysis can only be done when Court focuses on circumstances relating to criminal, along with other circumstances.
SANTOSH KUMAR SATISHBHUSHAN BARIYAR VS. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
2009-ALL SCR-1421 (Paras 67, 68 and 69)
