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Examining The Constitutional Validity Of Capital Punishment In India

Examining The Constitutional Validity Of Capital Punishment In India: An Analysis Of Judicial Precedents And Contemporary Perspectives




Swathy Sasikumar & Arpita Sharma, Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru

ABSTRACT

The death penalty, whether in India or elsewhere, has always been a contentious issue, with endless debates surrounding its morality and constitutionality. This paper examines the constitutionality of the death penalty in India in light of the Indian Constitution. In addition, the paper sheds light on the historical context, landmark decisions, and recent trends in decisions regarding the death penalty in India. The purpose of the study is to determine the constitutionality of the death penalty and the significance of varying judicial opinions regarding its constitutionality.

Keywords: death penalty, constitutional validity, capital punishment.

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Accessibility: Open Access

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