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- ↑ "High Court commutes convict Dharampal's death sentenced into life imprisonment". Indian Express. Indian Express. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "Stay on Dharampal's execution extended till Jan 31". Times of India. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
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