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US birthright citizenship, 'rarest of rare case', and excavations in Odisha

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Life Sentence Controversy: Rape and Murder Case in Kolkata

This chapter analyzes a Kolkata court's decision to impose a life sentence rather than the death penalty for a man convicted of rape and murder, sparking disappointment among those involved. It explores the complexities of the 'rarest of rare' doctrine, the balance of aggravating and mitigating circumstances, and the differing judicial opinions on capital punishment.

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