India: District judge hands 23 death sentences in 4 months, raising arbitrariness concerns

A district judge in India issued 23 death sentences across ten cases in four months, a sharp deviation from typical sentencing patterns. The article argues this reflects arbitrary judicial power rather than consistent legal standards, raising concerns about due process and the death penalty's application. The development matters as it signals potential systemic issues in India's criminal justice system, though the specific judge and cases are not named.