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Editorial: Capital crimes

Capital punishment by nature is a contentious subject that evokes impassioned reactions from both sides of the fence — those in favour, and those...

He also said there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in society.

Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday exhorted all courts to ensure that the persons who have been given capital punishment should not...

State politicians, across party lines, on Friday welcomed the capital punishment given to child sexual abusers in Coimbatore.

The debate on whether capital punishment is humane, necessary or even a deterrent at all will remain both relevant and alive.

The US state of Virginia is poised to abolish the death penalty as its legislature passed a landmark bill that would end capital punishment.

The court made the observation while making a scathing attack on the officials concerned, who had played a 'fraud' on the University by giving...

Last year, over 40 prisoners who were among 68 sentenced to death, were acquitted by high courts.