India joins into league of nations that don't execute a person if he develops a mental illness
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In a landmark judgement, India joins into a league of nations that don't execute lunatics. The Supreme Court has barred the execution of a person if he develops a mental illness and loses cognitive power during post-conviction imprisonment. The Supreme Court said due to prevailing lack of awareness about such issues, the prisoners have no recourse and their mental health keeps on degrading day by day.