Nithari killing: SC stays Surendra Koli's execution till Oct 29

The Supreme Court Friday extended its order putting on hold the execution of the death sentence of Nithari killer Surendra Koli till Oct 29

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday extended its order putting on hold the execution of the death sentence of Nithari killer Surendra Koli till Oct 29.

Surinder Koli escorted to court in Ghaziabad on the outskirts of New Delhi. Photo: AFP

While extending the stay, an apex court bench headed by Chief Justice-designate Justice H.L. Dattu asked the senior counsel to place before them in bullet points the grounds on which Koli is seeking a review of the judgement confirming his death sentence by the top court.

The court will hear Koli's review petition Oct 28.

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