New Delhi: The noose or a lethal jab? Should death row convicts be given an opportunity to choose the mode of execution. The Supreme Court, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on this, observed the government is not ready to evolve with changing times.

The matter will be heard again on November 11 when the government will make its views clear on the matter. ADVERTISEMENT

“At least give an option to the condemned prisoner… whether they want hanging or lethal injection… lethal injection is quick, humane, and decent, as opposed to hanging, which is cruel, barbaric, and lingering,” advocate Rishi Malhotra, appearing for the petitioner, submitted.

Even when pointed out that such an option is given in the military, the Centre, in its counter-affidavit said that it is not feasibl

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