Can two life sentences for two murders run consecutively? Supreme court entertains murder convict’s plea for concurrent life sentence

The Supreme Court is reviewing a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision regarding a man convicted of murdering a father and his daughter. The High Court sentenced him to two consecutive life sentences, aiming to prevent early release after 14 years.
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