mental health
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From Crime To Process: India’s Journey Toward De Facto Death Penalty Abolition
Abstract This article examines the Indian Supreme Court’s shift from focusing on the crime in death penalty cases to focusing on the fairness of the sentencing process. It argues that recent cases have made procedural safeguards central to capital punishment, creating a de facto move toward abolition without formal repeal. Using cases such as Bachan Singh, Shatrughan…
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When the Law Learns to Listen: Rethinking Justice Through Healing, Not Punishment
There’s something about the sound of a courtroom that sticks with you. The shuffle of papers, the sharp word “My Lord,” the heavy wooden doors that seem to decide who speaks and who waits. For many, stepping inside isn’t empowering; it’s frightening. The law, in its grandeur, can feel cold, distant, and even alienating. But…