Legal Aspects of Death Penalty in India

Death Penalty or The Rarest of rare doctrine is a capital punishment which is given in the most heinous crimes. This punishment while being the solution to serious crimes, also possess questions and concerns regarding constitutional and moral human rights. Critics argue that this kind of serious punishment can aggravate the criminal to impose even more dangerous actions on the victim. The harsh nature of the punishment could also gain sympathy for the accused within the general public. In India, the judiciary tries to achieve an equilibrium between the public interest and human rights. This article examines the constitutional and legal framework of death penalty in India ranging from historical period to current time. Keywords: Death Penalty, Punishment, Human Rights, Crime, Constitutional Framework.