Supreme Court Upholds Execution by Hanging, Stresses Dignity

The Supreme Court of India is the country's highest court.

Some people asked the court to stop a punishment called the death penalty, where a person is put to death for a very serious crime.

In India, people sentenced this way are hanged.

The people who asked the court thought there might be a kinder way, like a special injection.

The court said that hanging can stay.

But the court also said something very important: the government must treat the person with respect and cause as little pain as possible.

The court said people keep their right to be treated with dignity, even when they are being punished.

It also said the way of hanging people has not changed for more than 150 years.

The court asked the government about trying better methods, but the government has not given an update.

So for now, the punishment stays the same, with a clear rule that it must be done carefully and with dignity.