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SHATRUGHAN CHAUHAN V. UNION OF INDIA 2014

Published On: 27th November, 2024 Authored By: Khushi Tiwari S.S. Khanna Girls Degree college Facts of the case: In Shatrughan Chauhan v. Union of India (2014), the Supreme Court addressed the inordinate delays in executing death sentences due to prolonged disposal of mercy petitions, violating Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty). Death row […]

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Joseph Union vs. Union of India (2019) 3 SCC 39, AIR 2018 SC 4898

Published On: 27th November, 2024 Authored by: Tanvi Awasthi S.S KHANNA GIRL’S DEGREE COLLEGE FACTS A writ petition was filed under Article 32 by Joseph Shine challenging the constitutionality of Section 497 of the IPC, read with Section 198 of the CrPC, on the grounds of being in violation of Articles 14, 15, and 21

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Justice or Retribution? The Death Penalty Debate in India

Published On: 22nd November, 2024 Authored By: Anamin Ansar Kristu Jayanti College Of Law Introduction In India, the death penalty remains a highly contentious legal issue, commonly referred to as capital punishment. The debate surrounding the death penalty encompasses social, legal, and moral dimensions, considering the diverse socio-political landscape of the nation. This article provides

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