Dr. Anup Surendranath, Professor of Natonal Law University in Delhi, who also worked as the Deputy Registrar (Research) of the Supreme Cout as a casual employee, resigned from Supreme Court, protesting against the SC’s decision to execute Yakub Memon.
Dr. Surendranath is known for his battle against capital punishment. He had even filed a petition against Yakub Memon’s hanging, but it was rejected.