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Iran executed at least 31 women in 2024 claims human rights monitor

Published on Jan 6, 2025 14:34 IST

Representative image: Iran has executed more than 30 women in 2024 as per an NGO

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty, 20 years after last execution in country

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who once faced the death penalty himself in the 1960s during the war of independence, approved the law this week.

Published on Dec 31, 2024 19:58 IST

Donald Trump says he will ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Joe Biden's move

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump gestures at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024. (File)

Published on Dec 25, 2024 24:14 IST

Top court issues guidelines on processing of mercy petitions

The Supreme Court also directed state governments to frame office orders or executive guidelines outlining the standard operating procedures for dealing with mercy petitions. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 9, 2024 18:36 IST

Meerut man in Saudi Arabia awarded death penalty on drug trafficking charges

Mohd Zaid (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 5, 2024 05:10 IST

Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners this year so far: Report

Over 100 foreigners have been killed by Saudi Arabia this year, marking an unprecedented increase in the number of executions.

Published on Nov 17, 2024 12:44 IST

Bombay High court confirms death penalty for father and son in multiple murder case

Bombay High court confirms death penalty for father and son in multiple murder case

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 01:52 IST

Bombay HC upholds death sentences for father, son in quadruple murder case

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has confirmed death sentences for a father and son convicted of murdering four family members. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:57 IST

Stop media trials in rape cases, says CM Mamata amid protests over girl's death

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses the inauguration of Durga Puja Pandal ahead of the Durga Puja festival, at Shree Bhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Published on Oct 6, 2024 12:38 IST

CM Mamata demands PM Modi's resignation as Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Updated on Sep 3, 2024 09:34 IST

Amritsar man gets death penalty for daughter’s rape, murder

The crime was committed in January 2020.

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 29, 2024 17:07 IST

New hospitals should keep women's safety in mind while designing buildings

Kolkata: Doctors raise slogans during a protest rally over the recent alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Published on Aug 26, 2024 12:19 IST

Midnight candle march taken out in Shimla demanding justice for Kolkata doctor

HT Image

Published on Aug 19, 2024 22:44 IST

Neha Hiremath murder: Accused's parents apologise to victim's family

Neha Hiremath was stabbed to death by her former classmate on a college campus in Hubballi on Thursday.

Published on Apr 21, 2024 06:51 IST

Protests in Hubballi demanding capital punishment for accused

Several organisations and student activists staged protests in the city demanding justice from the 24-year-old woman, who was stabbed to death by her college mate on Thursday. (HT)

Updated on Apr 20, 2024 02:39 IST

Need stronger law to check statements hurting religious sentiments, says BJP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Bajpai

BJP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Bajpai. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 9, 2024 01:06 IST

Bengal govt will amend existing laws to ensure death penalty to rapists: Mamata

Bengal govt will amend existing laws to ensure death penalty to rapists: Mamata

Published on Jan 29, 2024 10:42 IST

Four held in Manipur over the killing of 2 Meitei students

A security official stands guard as student protest against the killing of two Meitei students. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 2, 2023 24:42 IST

Haryana man gets death penalty for rape-murder of minor

The court termed the rape and murder of a minor girl as the rarest of rare cases while awarding the death penalty. (HT Archives)

Updated on Sep 16, 2023 18:15 IST

Nithari case: Allahabad HC reserves order on accused’s plea against death penalty

Surendra Koli, one of the main accused in the case, had filed an appeal in 2010 challenging capital punishment awarded to him. (For Representation)

Published on Sep 16, 2023 16:15 IST

Saudi Arabia executes US man for killing Egyptian father: Report

The Gulf kingdom is frequently criticised for its prolific use of capital punishment. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 16, 2023 18:22 IST

Amit Shah tables Bills for major changes to British-era criminal justice system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Parliament House complex during Monsoon session in New Delhi (PTI)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 13:05 IST

French novelist Gilles Perrault, whose work sparked death penalty debate, dies

French writer Gilles Perrault poses in Paris on May 7, 1974. Gilles Perrault died aged 92, his family announced on August 3.

Published on Aug 3, 2023 21:30 IST

First time in 20 years, Singapore executes a woman convict for selling 30g drug

The execution was carried out despite appeals from rights groups.

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 06:58 IST

HT editorial: In Manipur, fix accountability

For some time, it has been clear that Manipur is dealing with a complete breakdown of law and order,

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 02:59 IST

Rajasthan assembly approves bill to deal with organised crime

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 18, 2023 19:26 IST

Auraiya man gets death penalty for rape, murder of 8-yr-old girl

The court observed that the act of the accused was more horrifying than the act of an animal. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jun 28, 2023 19:31 IST

2015 Dalit murder case: HC upholds life term awarded to 8 convicts

The high court, however, reduced the life sentences of two other convicts (PTI)

Updated on Jun 2, 2023 19:34 IST

Indian-origin man executed in Singapore over drugs trafficking: Report

Tangaraju Suppiah was sentenced to death on October 9, 2018, for attempting to traffic more than 1 kg of cannabis to Singapore. (Twitter)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 08:58 IST

Chhattisgarh village tense a day after clash; Baghel calls for peace

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called for a statewide bandh on Monday even as the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the kin of the deceased blamed the police for the incident. (Representative Photo)

Updated on Apr 9, 2023 20:17 IST

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