This document contains the original Supreme Court judgment for the case of Mithu, Etc., Etc vs State Of Punjab Etc. Etc, dated 7 April 1983. The judgment addresses the constitutionality of Section 303 of the Indian Penal Code, which mandates the death penalty for individuals already serving a life sentence who commit murder. The court examines whether this mandatory sentence violates fundamental rights, particularly those related to equality and the right to life and liberty. This judgment is crucial for understanding legal precedents on capital punishment in India.
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