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Death penalty upheld in principle; mandatory death provisions and prolonged post‑confirmation delay (>3 years) are unconstitutional.
Constitutional law — capital punishment — interplay of articles 22(1), 24 and 44 — death penalty saved by article 22(1) but mandatory death sentences unconstitutional for violating right to fair hearing and judicial discretion — execution by hanging upheld — inordinate delay after appellate confirmation (over 3 years) amounts to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
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