Hanging upheld in Rishi Malhotra v Union of India

1. Question 1Answer A

   Rishi Malhotra v Union of India, 2026 INSC 873, was dismissed on:

   • ACorrect answer: 18 August 2026
   • B18 February 2026
   • C29 July 2026
   • D20 July 2026

   Core Trigger: On 18 August 2026 Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed Rishi Malhotra v Union of India, 2026 INSC 873.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   The 2017 petition under Article 32 in Rishi Malhotra sought:

   • ACorrect answer: A less painful method than hanging
   • BAbolition of the death penalty
   • CTransfer of a death-row trial
   • DA public mercy hearing

   Petition: Filed in 2017 under Article 32, it sought a less painful method than hanging, citing dignity even in death.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which Justice headed the Bench that decided Rishi Malhotra v Union of India?

   • AJustice P.S. Narasimha
   • BJustice Surya Kant
   • CJustice J.K. Maheshwari
   • DCorrect answer: Justice Vikram Nath

   Current Head: Justice Vikram Nath headed the Bench; advocate Rishi Malhotra argued in person.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Consider: 1. Passive euthanasia withdraws life-sustaining treatment. 2. Active euthanasia, such as lethal injection, is permitted. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Key Term: Passive euthanasia withdraws life-sustaining treatment; active euthanasia, such as lethal injection, remains an offence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   The Court refused to refer which 1983 ruling to a larger Bench?

   • ABachan Singh
   • BManeka Gandhi
   • CCorrect answer: Deena v Union of India
   • DOlga Tellis

   Findings: The Court refused to refer the 1983 Deena ruling to a larger Bench and noted India has seen no botched execution.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   Section 393(5) BNSS 2023 succeeds which CrPC section on the mode of execution?

   • ASection 366
   • BCorrect answer: Section 354(5)
   • CSection 432
   • DSection 433A

   India Link: Section 393(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, successor to section 354(5) CrPC, directs hanging.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 7

7. Question 7Answer D

   In which city is the Supreme Court that decided Rishi Malhotra located?

   • AMumbai
   • BChandigarh
   • CKolkata
   • DCorrect answer: New Delhi

   Venue: The Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   BNSS 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from:

   • A1 January 2024
   • B26 January 2024
   • C25 December 2023
   • DCorrect answer: 1 July 2024

   Founded: The BNSS 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from 1 July 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Bachan Singh, which upheld the death penalty, was decided on:

   • A23 September 1983
   • BCorrect answer: 9 May 1980
   • C25 July 1991
   • D18 August 2026

   Landmark: Deena v Union of India (23 September 1983) upheld hanging; Bachan Singh (9 May 1980) upheld the death penalty.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. Article 21 allows deprivation of life only by procedure established by law. 2. BNSS section 407 needs High Court confirmation. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Article 21 allows deprivation of life only by procedure established by law; BNSS section 407 needs High Court confirmation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 059, point 11

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