SC Refuses Review of Hanging as Method of Execution; Keeps Future Challenge Open
The Supreme Court declined to reconsider the constitutional validity of hanging as the method of execution for death sentences in India. The
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“Not a single instance of a botched execution in India”: SC declines to refer Deena’s ‘Hanging-Method’ ruling to Larger Bench for reconsideration
A three-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in Deena v. Union of India, (1983) 4 SCC 645, specifically analysed and evaluated comparative merits of different methods of execution of death sentence and upheld the constitutional validity of hanging as mode of execution of death penalty.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala’s Expansive Career and Key Judgments
A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 May 2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028 for a two-year and three months term from May 2028 to August 2030.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K.V. Viswanathan’s Legacy & Prominent Judgments
Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who is one of the few lawyers, who have been elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the Bar’s representation.
In a Historic First, Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia for man living in persistent vegetative state for 13 years
Acknowledging that right to die with dignity is inseparable from the right to receive quality palliative care, Supreme Court for the first time allowed passive euthanasia by withdrawal of the applicant’s Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration.
Explained| Supreme Court’s order modifying guidelines given in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment
5-Judge Constitution Bench in a miscellaneous application filed to seek modifications of guidelines prescribed in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment, viewed that the guidelines need modifications. Thus, simplified the process for passive euthanasia.
BREAKING| Supreme Court reserves verdict on legalizing Euthanasia
Supreme Court: The 5-judge Constitution bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan,