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Question Q3Throw light on various controversies surrounding capital punishmentGS2GS2

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.

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Introduction

Capital Punishment is punishment of death adjudicated by law and hence not violative of Art 21 in the constitution. Human Dignity not end with death.

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Main Body

Treating convict with dignity and providing proper basic facilities - good write

Allowing meeting with family members before punishment

Time bound and not unnecessary delay causing mental trauma

Support to dependent denotured after death

Controversies surrounding death Penalty:

1Driven by Public consciousness rather than objective criteria (e.g., Rajesh, Ajal Guru case)

Wide interpretation of 'Rarest of Rare' in Becham Singh Case.

3NLC Delhi Project JAA argues it is against rehabilitative aspect but distributive aspect ignored.
4Unnecessary delay in execution due to red tape bureaucratic issue causing mental trauma.
5A study suggests method utilized causes excessive pain - inimical to human dignity.

Well defined Criteria:

Extreme cases; Capital Punishment mandatory E: Terrorism

Simplification of Procedure:

Death Punishment is harsh and needs a clear cut procedure in order to catch its intended objective.

135 words7 paragraphs

Conclusion

Death Punishment is harsh and needs a clear cut procedure in order to catch its intended objective.

17 words

  • Links dignity with practical treatment measures
  • Identifies public consciousness as a controversy
  • Structured point-wise approach

Topper

ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Fundamental Rights

Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Capital Punishment and Human Dignity

Writing Stats

177

Total words

7

Paragraphs

Analytical and structured

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