capital punishment
Nirbhaya case: 'God must have held his head in shame...' SG says in SC
The apex court 'confirmed' capital punishment awarded to 1 of the 4convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the case by dismissing his plea.
Kamlesh Tiwari's kin meets Adityanath at residence, demands capital punishment
The victim's wife, said the UP CM assured her that justice would be done after the meeting.
Malaysia to abolish death penalty, says minister
Capital punishment in Malaysia is currently mandatory for murder, kidnapping, possession of firearms and drug trafficking.
Court awards life sentence to man for killing 3-yr-old
Sessions judge, Salman Azmi had convicted Shrivastav last month but pronouncement on his quantum of punishment was pending.
Pakistan army chief confirms death sentence for 11 terrorists: report
The terrorists were involved in killing of 36 civilians, 24 armed forces, police officials besides injuring 142 others.
Alabama executes inmate, 83, oldest in modern US history
A group called Americans for a Competent Federal Judicial System claimed the attacks.
Pockets of concentration camp: US to re-introduce nitrogen for executions
The United States is a rarity among developed nations in allowing capital punishment.
Haryana to enact law ensuring capital punishment for minor rape: CM
The state will also make a request for setting up fast-track courts for dealing with rape cases to ensure speedy justice to victims.
Maharashtra: 3 given death sentence in 2014 Loni Mavala gangrape and murder case
On Aug 22, 2014, the 3 convicts kidnapped a minor in the Loni Mavala area, gangraped and killed her.
Indian-origin Malaysian man executed in Singapore for drug trafficking
Srivijayan had his death sentence carried out at Singapore's Changi Prison Complex, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).