Question Q.3GS2GS2
Human dignity, stemming from right to life, does not end with death penalty. In this context, throw light on various controversies surrounding capital punishment in the country.
Main Body
Death penalty is considered constitutional by Supreme Court in Bachhhan singh case. Need for death penalty: 1) Deterrence from crimes towards society 2) Public will (90% said death penalty is needed) 3) SC directives for death penalty in Machhli Singh case 4) Justice for victims (A-22 of victims) Against death penalty: 1) Death penalty is exception, life sentence is the rule - SC in Machhli Singh case 2) No decrease in criminal aatrocities in counties with capital punishment
3Judicial discretion in death penalty (3 different judgements from same people in same crime - Bachhhan Singh case) 4) No opportunity for judicial callback if innocent 5) Law commission rejected death penalty - Inclusion in laws Fact implementation (psychological, capital) => Implementation of rash Singh Case guidelines => Last resort Human dignity (A-21) does not end with death penalty, but also human dignity (A-21) of the victims needs to be considered for making judgemet.
— THARUN TEJA · AIR 123
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THARUN TEJA
AIR 1232025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Right to Privacy and Article 21
Capital Punishment and Human Dignity
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153
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