Abolition of Death Penalty: Transforming Justice, Preserving Lives
Explore the abolition of the death penalty through Lon Fuller’s lens of legal morality and human dignity. Delve into India’s legal frameworks, including IPC, CrPC, and Mental Healthcare Act, and examine the arguments for and against capital punishment. Discover global trends towards eliminating the death penalty and how they align with modern ideals of justice and fairness. Understand why critics argue that the death penalty is incompatible with evolving human rights standards and legal principles. Learn how Fuller’s principles of legality—generality, clarity, and fairness—highlight moral dilemmas associated with capital punishment, including its irreversible nature and potential for injustice. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the shift toward a more compassionate legal system.
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