S'pore court reserves judgment on Pannir's post-appeal application
The Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs' policy on the scheduling of executions came under scrutiny during the proceedings, as Pannir's counsel and the Attorney-General's Chambers addressed the content of affidavits they submitted after the first hearing on May 7.
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