A serious offense that is punishable by the death penalty or life imprisonment.

ऐसा गंभीर अपराध जिसकी सजा मौत या जीवन कारावास हो।

English Usage: "Murder is considered a capital crime in many jurisdictions."

Hindi Usage: "हत्या कई न्यायालयों में एक पूंजी अपराध माना जाता है।"