Death Penalty: Supreme Court asks government whether death by hanging is most suitable, painless method; moots formation of expert committee
The Court asked the Central government to furnish details on whether there is any study undertaken regarding the impact and pain caused during death by hanging and whether it is the most suitable method available today.
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday suggested the formation of an expert committee to examine whether death by hanging is the most suitable and painless method to implement death penalty.