DEATH PENALTY: QUESTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

AUTHOR – AMAN, STUDENT AT ASIAN LAW COLLEGE, NOIDA

Best Citation – AMAN, DEATH PENALTY: QUESTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, ILE JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY, VICTIMOLOGY AND PENOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE (ILE JCVPJ), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 7-11, APIS – 3920 – 0050 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

Human rights are the fundamental entitlements that individuals possess from birth. While countries worldwide advocate for human rights, it is crucial to establish an effective legal system to combat the rising crime rates and administer appropriate punishments to offenders. Society often desires to impose the death penalty to eradicate inhumane elements within it, but implementing capital punishment is a complex process. It is typically reserved for exceptionally severe or exceedingly rare crimes. However, it is now necessary to explore alternative methods of capital punishment that align with societal values and uphold global humanitarian laws. This article provided an overview of the status of capital punishment in both Indian and international contexts.

Keywords – Capital punishment, culprit, fundamental rights, rarest of the rare crime.