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Which principle significantly influences the Hindu perspective against capital punishment?
Which principle significantly influences the Hindu perspective against capital punishment?
- Dharma
- Karma
- Maya
- Ahimsa (correct)
What is the current status of the death penalty's application in India, according to the Indian Supreme Court?
What is the current status of the death penalty's application in India, according to the Indian Supreme Court?
- It should be applied for repeat offenders of minor crimes.
- It should be applied for all cases of murder.
- It should only be used in the 'rarest of rare' cases. (correct)
- It has been completely abolished.
Why does India still retain the death penalty despite the influence of ahimsa?
Why does India still retain the death penalty despite the influence of ahimsa?
- Reasons similar to those suggested in the Buddhist context which emphasizes justice and societal protection. (correct)
- To deter petty crimes and maintain social order.
- Due to international pressure from countries that support capital punishment.
- Because the principle of ahimsa is not strictly followed in legal matters.
The debate on capital punishment in India was revived in 2004 due to which event?
The debate on capital punishment in India was revived in 2004 due to which event?
What is the approximate number of people currently on death row in India?
What is the approximate number of people currently on death row in India?
Flashcards
Ahimsa
Ahimsa
The principle of non-violence and the absence of the desire to harm.
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
The legal imposition of a death sentence by the state as a punishment for a crime.
Death penalty in India
Death penalty in India
India retains it, similar to reasons in Buddhist contexts; rarest of rare cases.
Dhananjoy Chatterjee case
Dhananjoy Chatterjee case
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Rarest of Rare Doctrine
Rarest of Rare Doctrine
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