‘Rarest of rare cases’ of death penalty- Supreme Court’s Classification
“The very existence of the rule of law and the fear of being brought to book operates as a deterrent to those who have no scruples in killing others if…
Bachan Singh v. Union of India (1980) – A Complete Analysis
“Liberty has, therefore, to be limited in order to be effectively possessed.”- Justice Patanjali Sastri The question of the constitutional validity of Death Penalty given under Section 302 of Indian…
The Judge’s Discretion to Give Death Penalty – Supreme Court’s View
Under Indian Penal Code, death is the punishment that must be awarded for murder by a person under sentence of imprisonment for life (Sec. 303). This apart, the Penal Code…
Does the Death Penalty work as a deterrent to offenders?
The truth is that some crimes are so outrageous that society insists on adequate punishment, because the wrongdoer deserves it. Whether or not death penalty in actual practice acts as…