account, but what is needed is a systemic and systematic reform in criminal justice delivery rather than ad hoc or judge-centric decisions. 33. In view of the above discussion, the death sentence awarded to the appellant is converted into a sentence of imprisonment for life. 34. The petition stands disposed of accordingly. ………………………J. (Madan B. Lokur) ………………………J. (S. Abdul Nazeer) New Delhi; December 12, 2018 R.P. (Crl.) No.245 of 2010 in Crl. Appeal No. 811 of 2009 .……………………..J. (Deepak Gupta) Page 19 of 19