The death sentence, also known as capital punishment, involves the execution of a convicted individual as a result of a court’s judgment for committing a serious criminal offense. It is the harshest penalty that can be imposed on an accused person and is usually reserved for the most severe crimes, such as murder, rape, and treason. Critics consider it to be an inhumane practice, leading to widespread moral debates. Consequently, criminologists and human rights advocates across the globe have consistently called for its abolition.
