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 […]





