Capital Punishment in India: Improper Justice?

The most conventional method of execution in India is hanging, but there are other forms of capital
punishment that can be used under certain circumstances.

The use of capital punishment is a contentious topic universal, and India is no exception. Supporters
of the death penalty argue that it serves as a restrictive to crime, particularly heinous crimes like murder
or terrorism. They argue that the threat of execution may deter people from committing such crimes,
and that society has a right to protect itself from treacherous criminals. They also argue that some
crimes are so heinous that the only appropriate punishment is death.

Opponents of the death penalty, on the other hand, argue that it is an inhumane form of punishment
that violates human rights. They argue that the death penalty is often applied unfairly, with poor and
marginalized individuals more likely to receive the death penalty than wealthier individuals. They
contend that an induvial has right to life under article 21 which can’t be taken away.They also argue
that the possibility of executing an innocent person is too great a risk, and that the justice system is
frail and subject to error.

In India, capital punishment is legal for certain crimes, including murder, terrorism, and certain forms
of sedition. However, the use of the death penalty in India is relatively rare. In recent years, there have
been discussions about abolishing the death penalty altogether, but it remains a legal form of
punishment for certain crimes.

The types of capital Punishment:

The most commonly used method of execution in India is hanging. The condemned person is led to
the gallows, where they are made to stand on a trapdoor. The executioner then pulls a lever, which
releases the trapdoor and causes the person to drop through the floor. The force of the fall breaks the
person's neck, causing death.

However, there are other methods of execution that can be used under certain circumstances. Lethal
injection, for example, is a method of execution where a lethal dose of drugs is injected into the
condemned person's bloodstream. This method is used in some countries, but it is not commonly
used in India. While lethal injection is not currently used in India, it has been proposed as an alternative
method of execution.

Another method of execution that can be used is the firing squad. This method involves a group of
people, typically soldiers, shooting the condemned person at close range. This method is also not
commonly used in India, and is generally considered to be a more brutal form of execution.

Electrocution is another method of execution that can be used in some countries. This method
involves electrocuting the condemned person until death. This method is not commonly used in India,
and there are concerns about its inhumanity and potential for botched executions.

Finally, the gas chamber is another method of execution that can be used. This method involves the
condemned person being placed in a sealed chamber and exposed to a lethal gas. This method is also
not commonly used in India.

In conclusion, capital punishment is a controversial topic in India and around the world. Supporters
argue that it serves as a deterrent to crime and that society has a right to protect itself from dangerous
criminals. Opponents argue that it is an inhumane form of punishment that violates human rights and
that the possibility of executing an innocent person is too great a risk. In India, capital punishment is
legal for certain crimes, but the use of the death penalty is relatively rare. The most commonly used
method of execution in India is hanging, but other methods can be used under certain circumstances.