Death Penalty - Justice Or Revenge: An Exploratory Research Of Human Rights Implications And The Thin Line Between Justice And Revenge
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 1
- 1 min read
Poojya Nagar, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
ABSTRACT
The death penalty in India remains a highly debated issue, caught between the goal of justice and the desire for revenge. Although the Supreme Court’s "rarest of rare" rule is meant to limit its use, inconsistencies in sentencing, social inequalities, and strong public emotions have raised questions about its fairness. This study looks closely at whether India’s capital punishment system truly delivers justice or is influenced by social and political pressures driven by vengeance. Analyzing key court rulings, laws, public opinion, and policy reports reveals flaws and ethical issues in the handling of the death penalty. The research also considers possible legal changes to enhance the consistency, humanity, and fairness of its use. The results highlight the urgent need to rethink the death penalty in India’s justice system.
Keywords: Death Penalty, Capital Punishment, Justice vs. Revenge, Rarest of Rare Doctrine, Indian Judiciary, Legal Reforms, Human Rights, Sentencing Disparities, Retributive Justice, Socio-Legal Analysis, Death Penalty India Report, Law Commission of India, Criminal Justice System, Clemency and Mercy Petitions, Judicial Discretion
