Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Implement the verdict” (April 13). While dismissing the petition of Khalistani terrorist Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, the Supreme Court has rightly held that delay in executing a death sentence cannot be a reason to commute the sentence.
However, the eight-year-long delay in deciding on Bhullar’s mercy plea points to the apathy of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs which must be hauled up for such dereliction of duty. Also, the fact that the Opposition has been silent on this issue is shocking. After all, political, not administrative, factors have led to this delay.