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flag India's Supreme Court delays decision on ending hanging executions, citing humaneness concerns.

flag The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on petitions challenging India’s use of hanging to execute death row inmates, citing concerns over its humaneness and psychological impact. flag The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard arguments from petitioners, including Rishi Malhotra and Project 39A, who urged replacing hanging with less painful methods like lethal injection or shooting, citing international practices and Law Commission reports. flag The Attorney General stated the government is reviewing alternatives through high-level committees and may return to court if needed. flag The court emphasized the need to uphold human dignity and ordered written submissions within three weeks.

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