Full Description
This study examines contemporary judicial policies and sentencing practices in India, as well as their historical roots. It examines such topics as the causes of criminal behavior, the philosophical foundations of punishment, capital punishment, restorative justice, victim compensation, and recent judicial trends. It also provides comparisons on punishment policies between India and several other societies-Germany, China, Australia, Finland, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Israel.
Contents
Foreword, Ram Nath Kovind Preface Chapter 1Kinds of Punishment and Judicial Sentencing Chapter 3: Punishment-Philosophical Justification Chapter 4: Sentencing in India: Perspectives, Processes, and Practices Chapter 5: Sentencing Principles and Processes: International Context Chapter 6: Capital Punishment: Judicial Dilemma and Constitutional Context Chapter 7: Victim Compensation: A New Dimension of Compassionate Criminology Chapter 8: To Die or Not to Die: A Perennial Dilemma Chapter 9: Conclusion
