Fresh Trial Ordered for Death Row Convict in 1996 Samleti Bus Bomb Blast Case Due to Ineffective Legal Representation: Supreme Court
Title Sections 302 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act: Supreme Court Orders Fresh Trial in 1996 Samleti Bus Bomb Blast Case, Sets Aside Death Sentence of Dr. Abdul Hameed Case Background The Supreme Court has set aside the death sentence awarded to Dr. Abdul Hameed in the 1996 Samleti Bus Bomb Blast case, holding that he did not…