In Mithu vs State of Punjab, a five-Judge Bench of the SC struck down Section 303 of the IPC, holding that the provision violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. As per Section 303, if a person undergoing life imprisonment committed murder, they would mandatorily be sentenced to death. The SC held that the provision drew an arbitrary distinction between persons committing murder and persons undergoing life imprisonment who committed murder. There was no rationale behind this distinction. Further, a mandatory death sentence prevents courts from exercising their discretion.
Which city will host 2022 Commonwealth Games?
When was the second battle of Tarain fought?
Mohenjodaro site of Harappan civilisation is situated on the bank of which river?
Which organic compound has the structure R−COOH, with R referring to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other group?
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
What is the maximum amount of flexible limit is provided (as Flexi KCC) based on the land holding?
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) operates under which department?
Which of the following is NOT a Greenhouse Gas?
Select the INCORRECT statement with regards to vitamins.
Puccinia is a parasitic: