CURRENT CASES OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN INDIA:

It is important to note that there are currently several cases in India where capital punishment has been awarded. One recent case that received widespread media attention was the 2019 Hyderabad gang rape and murder case. Four men were accused of raping and murdering a young veterinarian in Hyderabad, which led to nationwide outrage and protests. In March 2020, the accused were killed in a police encounter, which was widely debated and criticized.

Another high-profile case where capital punishment has been awarded is the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The lone surviving terrorist, Ajmal Kasab, was hanged in November 2012 for his role in the attacks that killed 166 people.

There are several other cases in India where capital punishment has been awarded, including cases related to terrorism, murder, and drug offenses. The debate around the effectiveness and fairness of capital punishment in India continues, with ongoing discussions about its impact on society and the criminal justice system.

*A case ‘NIRBHAYA CASE” case where capital punishment was awarded in India is the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case, also known as the Nirbhaya case. Six men were accused of raping and murdering a young woman on a bus in Delhi, which led to widespread protests and calls for justice. One of the accused, a juvenile at the time of the crime, was sentenced to three years in a reform facility, while the other five were sentenced to death by hanging. The convicts filed multiple appeals and petitions, leading to a delay in their execution. However, in March 2020, all four adult convicts were hanged in Tihar Jail, Delhi. The case brought attention to the issue of sexual violence against women in India and sparked debates about the need for stricter laws and harsher punishments for such crimes.