Question
Which of the following changes has BNSS, 2023 introduced
with respect to mercy petitions in death sentence cases?ÂSolution
BNSS introduces a fixed timeline for mercy petitions in capital punishment cases. After the rejection of the appeal or review by the Supreme Court, the convict has 30 days to file a mercy petition with the Governor or the President. This change is aimed at reducing undue delay in the execution of sentences and bringing certainty in the criminal justice process, especially in cases involving death penalty.
to chew the cud
In the following question a proverb/idiom us given. Select the option that best describes the meaning of the given proverb/idiom.
 let the ca...
Fill in the blank with an appropriate idiom.
The new employee was __________, but he quickly learned the ropes.
In the question below, a sentence is given with a part missing. From the options below, choose the correct combination of idioms that can fit in the bl...
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bang for the buck
He is a real chip off the old block; he looks and acts just like his father.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom in the given sentence.
I told you not to play the prank but you didn’t listen, now fac...
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been highlighted– followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best ...
In the following questions, out of the 4 alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases.
From ste...
To draw the line
