SC upholds hanging as mode of death penalty; dismisses PIL for alternative way to execute death row prison
- Posted on August 18, 2026
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SC upholds hanging as mode of death penalty; dismisses PIL for alternative way to execute death row prison
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking an alternative method of execution for death row convicts, rejecting the challenge to hanging as the prescribed mode of carrying out the death penalty. However, the court clarified that its judgment would not prevent the Centre from undertaking a comprehensive review of alternative methods.
