Question

    In the case of Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab the Court held that_______________

    A Death penalty is Constitutionally valid and it does not constitute unreasonable, cruel and unusual punishment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Death penalty is not Constitutionally valid and it does not constitute reasonable, cruel and unusual punishment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Life imprisonment means an imprisonment that continues till the life of the convict Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sentence of imprisonment for life has to be equated to rigorous imprisonment for life Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It was observed by the Supreme Court that death penalty is Constitutionally valid and it does not constitute unreasonable, cruel and unusual punishment. Death penalty is to be imposed only for special reasons and the rarest of the rare cases. Hence, such provisions cannot be said to be violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

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