Supreme Court dismissed PIL challenging death by hanging as sole execution method in India
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Supreme Court dismisses PIL petition that challenged death by hanging | Explained
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging death by hanging as the sole method of execution, ruling it conforms to constitutional requirements of a just, fair, and reasonable procedure under Article 21. The petition sought alternative methods like lethal injection, arguing hanging is barbaric. The Court upheld the existing procedure, citing legislative competence and precedent. This ruling is significant for polity and constitutional law sections in competitive exams.
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Petition argued hanging violates Article 21 (right to life) and sought alternatives like lethal injection
Court ruled hanging conforms to 'procedure established by law' that is just, fair and reasonable
Decision based on legislative competence of Parliament and existing judicial precedent on capital punishment
Ruling reinforces constitutionality of Section 354(5) CrPC which prescribes hanging as mode of execution
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