State of Uttar Pradesh vs Shabnam and Saleem

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1. News25 May 2015

   SC stays execution of couple in multiple murder case

   The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the death warrants to execute a young couple, Shabnam and Saleem for the murder of seven members, including her aged...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court halted the scheduled death penalty for two people convicted of multiple murders.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, while Shabnam and Saleem are the convicted couple.

   When:

   Reported on 25 May 2015.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh is the state where the case originated.

   Why:

   The court issued a stay to temporarily pause the execution process for the convicted couple.

   What it means:

   The death penalty will not be carried out right now, and the legal process continues.

   The Hindu
2. Judgment30 Apr 2015

   Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence of a Woman and Her Lover for Killing 7 Members of Her Family

   The Supreme Court today upheld the death penalty given to a woman and her lover for killing seven members of her family including a 10-month-old child.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for a woman and her lover for killing family members.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, and Shabnam and Saleem are the convicted individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Apr 2015.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court confirmed the capital punishment because the pair was found guilty of murdering seven family members.

   What it means:

   The legal process concludes with this final confirmation of their death sentences by the highest court.

   NDTV