India votes against UNGA resolution banning death penalty
Agencies: United Nations , Nov 20 2012, 15:02 IST
death penalty in the cases of pregnant women.
The delegate further said that in India death sentences must be confirmed by a superior court and the accused had the right to appeal to a superior court or the Supreme Court.
The resolution is voted on every two years at the Assembly's third committee.
Those who voted in favour included Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, Russia, Nepal, South Africa and UK.
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