Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Possible Pain Caused in Judicial Modes of Execution: A Physiological and Pathological Analysis

Anjum Hassan (Unknown)
Meenu Gupta (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2021

Abstract

Undoubtedly, the application of Capital Punishment has attracted a torrent of worldwide criticism. Primarilythe cause behind this criticism is the excruciating pain caused by ancient outdated and uncivilised methodslike crucifixion, hanging, beheading, etc., unlike the cotemporary scientific processes and internationalinstruments. In opposition to the backdrop of enumerated counterattacks, most of the developed countriesdevised/formulated and implemented some contemporary procedures like shooting, lethal injection, gaschamber, etc. These contemporary procedures were alleged by the formulating nations to be swift andcausing minimum pain. In this research paper, each of these modern modes have been critically analysedafter reviewing the physiological and pathological aspect of pain associated with each of these methods. Theauthor finds out that these so called modern method do inflict agonizing pain on the convicted offenders.In conclusion the author does suggest that medicalized process of execution may, to some extent, lead topainless killings.

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