'Our constitution allows every person to file mercy petition with Prez after SC judgement'. As mercy petition of Afzal Guru is pending with Prez, our Prez will decide on Afzal Guru in accordance with courty's welfare. Afzal Guru has been on death row since 2002 when he was sentenced to death by a local court. His mercy plea was sent to the President but it was referred back to the Home Ministry by the President to take a re-look at.