Avani Jain, NRI Group of Institutions
ABSTRACT
Capital punishment aka death penalty is a gravely discussed topic not only among the Indian legal society but all around the world. Not only is it a talking point amongst the legal professionals, but among the people in general as well. On one hand many people are of the view that it violates human rights on the other hand, there are plenty others who are of the opinion that it sets a benchmark for the criminals in order to stay away from committing crimes.
As a key to understanding the current status of capital punishment in India, it is important to understand the history of capital punishment in India and why it is applied only in certain crimes, making it a contradictory topic from a moral standpoint. Ergo, this paper throws a light on the provisions regarding the history of capital punishment in India and the constitutional validity that it holds.
