“Execution of death sentence by public hanging is barbaric and violative of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, even if any Jail Manual provides for the same” It has been held by the Supreme Court in case of:

Option A: Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab

Option B: T.V. Vatheeswaran v. State of Tamil Nadu

Option C: Attorney General of India v. Lachma Devi

Option D: Rameswar and Anr. V. State of U.P.

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

The case of Attorney General of India v/s Lachma Devi 1985, dealt with the controversial issue of the right to public hanging in India. The case was brought to the Supreme Court of India to determine whether the public hanging of a convicted murderer could be considered a violation of their fundamental rights.

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