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“Crime is not merely a law-and-order problem; it is also a moral failure of society and institutions”. Evaluate this statement. Suggest ethical measures to reduce habitual offending.

Q7. “Crime is not merely a law-and-order problem; it is also a moral failure of society and institutions”. Evaluate this statement. Suggest ethical measures to reduce habitual offending. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Rising repeat offending highlights that crime is not only a policing failure but also reflects breakdown of …

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Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya for prisoners

Context: The Chhattisgarh government has introduced Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya across all district jails as part of a prison reform initiative, aiming to rehabilitate inmates through mental peace, self-discipline, and positivity. About Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya for prisoners: What it is? Yoga: An ancient Indian practice combining physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation …

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Remission is an essential facet of reformative justice in a constitutional democracy. Analyse in light of recent SC observations. Evaluate its scope and limitations.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. Remission is an essential facet of reformative justice in a constitutional democracy. Analyse in light of recent SC observations. Evaluate its scope and limitations. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court in 2025 reaffirmed remission …

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Remission

Source:  IE Context: The Supreme Court directed states to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners without requiring an application. About Remission: What is Remission? Remission is the reduction of a convict’s sentence before the completion of the full term. It does not erase the conviction but shortens the duration of imprisonment. Laws Governing Remission: Section …

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Electronic Tracking of Undertrials

Syllabus: Governance Source:  IE  Context: Electronic tracking of undertrials is being explored as a solution to address overcrowding while ensuring compliance with court conditions and preserving individual liberty. Status of Undertrials in India: (Source: NCRB 2022). Proportion of Undertrials: 75.8% of the prison population (4,34,302 out of 5,73,220) are undertrials Women Undertrials: 76.33% of incarcerated …

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Insights into Editorial: Unreformable criminal justice

   Introduction: India’s criminal justice regime is beset with problems which seem ingrained in not only the constitutive fabric of institutions, but also in the psyche of their functionaries. Much like we have learned to live with the pandemic, we must learn to live with such problems. As Professor Andrew Ashworth said, “A just and …

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The slow march to justice for undertrials must be seen in the context of a criminal justice system in need of an immediate overhaul especially the prison reforms. Elucidate.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 4. The slow march to justice for undertrials must be seen in the context of a criminal justice system in need of an immediate overhaul especially the prison reforms. Elucidate. …

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