Dhananjoy

Dhananjoy Chatterjee was the first person in India to be sentenced to death after the country abolished the death penalty's mandatory application. Convicted in 1991 for the murder of Hetal Parekh and her family, his case sparked significant debate about the ethics of capital punishment. It highlighted issues such as justice, fairness in the legal system, and human rights. Dhananjoy’s execution in 2004 raised questions regarding the efficacy of the death penalty as a deterrent and its moral implications, contributing to ongoing discussions about its use in contemporary India.