The Law Commission has recommended that the death penalty be abolished for all crimes except those related to terrorism, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.


Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the Law Commission in its 262nd report has recommended that the death penalty be abolished for all crimes other than terrorism related offences and waging war.


"As Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure are in the concurrent list of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution, the report has been circulated to all state governments and union territories for seeking their views," he said replying a written question.


Image: Ajmal Qasab, the only terrorist caught alive, brought to trial and thereafter hanged for his involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks of November 26. 2008.