Judgment
Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of death by hanging
The Supreme Court dismissed the Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutional validity of Section 354(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mandates execution by hanging. The Court declined to refer the matter to a larger bench, ruling that lethal injection is not a more humane or advantageous alternative, while noting that the government may constitute an expert committee to review alternative methods in the future.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The Supreme Court decided that the death penalty method of hanging is legally allowed.
- Who:
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in India.
- When:
- Reported on 13 Sep 2026.
- Where:
- Supreme Court of India.
- Why:
- The court ruled that hanging is not less humane than other methods like lethal injection.
- What it means:
- The legal rule mandating death by hanging remains in effect, though a committee may review options.
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