Aug 4, 2005: The Supreme Court, while confirming the

death sentence of Afzal Guru, commutes Shaukat Hussain Guru's death sentence to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. Sep 26, 2006: Delhi court orders Afzal to be hanged. Oct 3, 2006: Afzal Guru's wife Tabasum Guru files a mercy petition with then President A P J Abdul Kalam. Jan 12, 2007: The Supreme Court dismisses Afzal Guru's plea seeking review of his death sentence, saying "there is no merit" in it. May 19, 2010: Delhi government rejects Afzal Guru's mercy petition; endorses capital punishment awarded to him by the Supreme Court. Dec 30, 2010: Shaukat Hussain Guru released from Delhi's Tihar Jail. Dec 10, 2012: Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde says he would examine Afzal Guru's file after Parliament's Winter session concludes on December 22. Feb 3, 2013: President Pranab Mukherjee rejects Afzal Guru's mercy petition Feb 9, 2013: Afzal Guru hanged in Tihar Jail.