criminal law

Published On: December 12th 2025 Authored By: Samarth Jalhotra Meerut College, CCSU Abstract  The death penalty, often known as capital punishment, is one of India’s most contentious criminal justice issues.Its legality calls into question the state’s ability to punish while upholding fundamental rights to life, equality, dignity, and due process.This article explores the constitutional basis […]

Published On: December 9th 2025 Authored By: Aarushi Agrawal Amity University, Chattisgarh INTRODUCTION The death penalty is one of the most debated issues at the intersection of law, ethics and society, engaging questions of justice, human rights, deterrence, and state power across the globe. Legally, the death penalty is viewed by some as a constitutionally