Addressing the gap between punishment and treatment in the Indian criminal justice system requires overcoming a series of significant challenges. These challenges are both structural and systemic, making reform efforts difficult to…
Month: March 2025
Barriers to Addressing Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System
Several barriers contribute to the gap between punishment and treatment in the criminal justice system. These barriers are both structural and systemic, making it difficult to implement meaningful reforms that address the…
Understanding Mental Illness in the Context of Criminal Responsibility
An individual’s behavior can be greatly impacted by mental illness, as it can hinder their capacity to regulate their impulses, make logical judgments, or comprehend the effects of their actions. The idea…
Criminal law and mental health: addressing the gap between punishment and treatment
As the criminal justice system in India struggles to address the special difficulties presented by people with mental health disorders who commit crimes, there is growing concern about the relationship between criminal…