This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of Deena @ Deena Dayal Vs Union of India and Others, dated 23/09/1983. The central issue was whether Section 354(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which prescribes hanging as the method for executing a death sentence, violates Article 21 of the Constitution by being cruel, barbarous, or degrading. The judgement discusses the constitutional validity of capital punishment and the method of execution, concluding that hanging is not a violation of Article 21. This document is essential for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in constitutional law and human rights in India.
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