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Balancing the Scales: A Critical Analysis of Custodial Violence, Capital Punishment, and Victim Rights in India

Published on: 07th December 2025 Authored by: Risuna Caswell Mabasa University of Johannesburg Introduction The true measure of a robust criminal justice system (CJS) lies in its capacity to simultaneously uphold fundamental rights, ensure accountability for state action, administer just punishment, and deliver substantive justice to those harmed by crime.[1] However, in India, the persistence […]

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Revisiting the Death Penalty Debate in India: Law, Morality & Reform

Published on: 07th December 2025 Authored by: Diya Khatri AURO University Abstract: This paper critically examines the death penalty in India, analysing its legal framework, moral implications, and the need for reform. It explores constitutional provisions, judicial interpretations, and legislative developments concerning capital punishment. The study delves into ethical debates surrounding the death penalty, including

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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability, and Reforms

Published on: 06th December 2025 Authored by: Piyush Tiwari University of Mumbai ABSTRACT Custodial violence continues to present a dangerous threat to human dignity and the rule of law in India. Incidents of serious trauma, or in extreme cases even death in custody resulting from the inhumane treatment given to the accused still keep on surfacing, pointing

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DEATH PENALTY IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL VALIDITY AND GLOBAL TRENDS

Published On: December 6th 2025 Authored By: Ishan Goutam Baruah N.E.F. Law College (affiliated with Gauhati University), Guwahati Introduction The question of death penalty in India is quite controversial because this question is entrenched in the system of constitutional law and the international discussion of human rights. In this article, the issue of the constitutional

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IS ADOLESCENT LOVE A CRIME? A LEGAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE ON TEENAGE RELATIONSHIP IN INDIA

Published on: 06th December 2025 Authored by: Madhura Vijay Saunkhe Student at Sri Balaji School of Law, Pune ABSTRACT Teenage love is a natural part of human development. It is an expression of curiosity, attraction, and emotional growth. Yet, in India, the law often treats it as a crime, under the Protection of Children from

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