Mercy Petition

The President of India has rejected the mercy plea of a member of the banned group Lashkar-e-Taiba convicted for the 2000 Red Fort attack.

About Mercy Petition :

A mercy petition is a formal request made by a person sentenced to death or imprisonment seeking leniency from the President or Governor.

This process is available in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and India.
In India, it is tied to the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Constitutional Framework :

Article 72 : Grants the President the power to pardon, reprieve, respite, or remit punishments or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences, including:

Sentences by Court Martial
Sentences for offences under Union laws
Death sentences

Article 161: Grants similar powers to State Governors for offences under State laws.