government policy
Supreme Court Questions Government Opposition to Lethal Injection Option for Death Row Inmates
Oct 15, 2025 08:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has criticized the Indian government's resistance to allowing death row convicts the option of lethal injection as an execution method, calling hanging "cruel" and "barbaric." A public interest litigation argues that alternatives would provide more humane and dignified deaths, with judges noting the government's reluctance to evolve with changing times. The case has been adjourned until November 11.
"Can't Be On Whims": Court To Centre On Procedure To Allot Bungalow To Kejriwal
Sep 19, 2025 12:23 am CST
Allotment of residential accommodation cannot be based purely on whims of the authorities, the Delhi High Court said in a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party seeking a bungalow for its national convener and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal