A form of punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, characterized by suffering, pain, or humiliation that goes beyond what is considered acceptable by society.

क्रूरतापूर्ण और असामान्य दंड

English Usage: The court ruled that the defendant's treatment amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.

Hindi Usage: अदालत ने फैसला सुनाया कि अभियुक्त के साथ किया गया व्यवहार क्रूरतापूर्ण और असामान्य दंड के समान है।