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Death Penalty (Justified (Hanging of terrorists showing commitment to life…
Death Penalty
Justified
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Hostile neighbourhood, serves as deterrence
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Being implemented in rarest of rare cases, 4 in last 13 years, Bachan Singh vs State of Punjab
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Not justified
Most countries have abolished, no difference in crime rates
Doesn't serve as better deterrence than life imprisonment, no studies
Can't be administered fairly or rationally, subjectivity of judge
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Way forward
2015, Law Commission calls for abolition for ordinary crimes
Populist demand, need political will
Law Commission - 35th report calls for its retention, 262nd report didn't recommend complete abolition
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