Which of the following kinds of punishments prescribed by law is referred as "Capital Punishment"?

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  1. Rigorous Imprisonment
  2. Death Penalty
  3. Chemical Castration
  4. Solitary Confinement

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Option 2 : Death Penalty
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The correct answer is 'Death Penalty'

Key Points

  • Overview of Capital Punishment:
    • Capital punishment, commonly referred to as the death penalty, is the execution of an individual by the state as punishment for a crime deemed to be of the most severe nature.
    • It is generally reserved for heinous offenses like murder, terrorism, or treason, depending on the legal framework of the country.
    • This form of punishment is intended to serve as deterrence and retribution, but it remains a subject of intense debate globally.
  • Purpose and Context:
    • The death penalty is often justified on the grounds of providing justice to victims, deterring future crimes, and eliminating the possibility of repeat offenses by the convicted individual.
    • However, concerns regarding human rights violations, wrongful convictions, and ethical dilemmas have led many countries to abolish or reconsider its use.

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