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Examining painless death penalty issue at highest level: Govt

The government informed the Supreme Court that the method of carrying out the death penalty, specifically hanging versus alternative methods, is under high-level examination. This statement was made by the attorney general during a hearing on a plea seeking less painful execution options. The court has reserved its verdict on the matter.

23 Jan 2026 12:03 am