Question Q3Throw light on various controversies surrounding capital punishmentEthicsGS2
Q.3) Human dignity, stemming from right to life, does not end with death penalty. In this context, throw light on various controversies surrounding capital punishment in the country.
Introduction
Capital Punishment is punishment of death sanctioned by law and hence not violative of Art 21 in the constitution. Human Dignity does not end with death.
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Main Body
Safeguards for maintaining Human Dignity:
1Treating convict with dignity and providing proper basic facilities - food, water.
2Allowing meeting with family member before punishment.
3Time bound and not unnecessary delay causing mental trauma.
4Support to defendant and family members after death.
Controversies Surrounding Death Penalty:
1Driven by Public Consciousness rather than objective criteria. E.g. Befehm, Abjal Gum case.
2Chosen national democracy in Political parties.
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Answer continues on next page
- Connects human dignity to constitutional rights
- Lists specific safeguards for death penalty convicts
- Identifies key controversy dimension
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
Subject & Paper
EthicsGS2
Topic
Capital Punishment and Human Dignity
Constitutional and Ethical Perspectives on Death Penalty
Controversies and Safeguards in Death Penalty Cases
Writing Stats
96
Total words
8
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Analytical with ethical lens
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