Supreme Court stays execution of convict in 2008 Gujarat serial blasts case

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The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay order on the execution of a convict in the 2008 Gujarat serial blasts case. The order was issued by a bench headed by Justice Trivedi. The convict was sentenced to death for his role in the blasts that occurred in Ahmedabad. The court has halted the hanging pending further legal proceedings.

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