SC asks Centre why not ban hanging by neck as mode of death sentence
New Delhi: In the backdrop of decades-old debate over the human form of executing a criminal who has been sentenced to death, the Supreme Court has raised fresh questions before the government. The apex court to explain within three weeks...
SC seeks Centre’s advice on plea against mode of execution in Death penalty
Representational Pic New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Centre asking for its reply to a plea seeking replacement of death to a convict by hanging. Seeking a reply within three months, the apex court asked...
