"In the meantime, the execution of death sentence of four convicts shall remain stayed, " said a panel including Chief Justice Altamas Kabir, Justice AR Dave and Justice Vikramajit Sen.

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Eddie Slovik, went through the process from confession to court-martial to sentence to execution by firing squad.

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Though the sentence was the most serious the tribunal could have issued short of execution, a government official expressed disappointment.

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"Suspend the death sentence for two years for all cases that don't require immediate execution, " read the report.

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