Death Penalty in India
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Death Penalty in India

Did you know? India’s first female execution after independence in 1955 was of Rattan Bhai Jain—for poisoning three girls and killing them. As of today, more than 500+ prisoners in India are on death row, and the primary method of execution? Still hanging by the neck until death. But here’s the twist—Despite hundreds on death row, India has carried out only 8 executions since 2000—making it a rare punishment in practice as well.

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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: February 2025
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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: February 2025

February 2025 has witnessed from acquitting a man on death row due to flawed investigations to upholding the power of tax authorities to arrest under the GST and Customs Acts, these decisions impact diverse aspects of governance, criminal law, and individual rights.

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