Abolish Death Penalty for All Crimes Except Terror: Law Commission

Death penalty should only be reserved for terror cases, recommends the Law Commission. (Photo: iStock)

• The Law Commission has reportedly asked for abolition of death penalty for all crimes except terrorism, reported News18.
• Earlier in 2015, the Commission had made a similar recommendation by drafting a 272-page report.
• The Supreme Court had asked the Law Commission for a report in 2014.