Death Quote by Rajeev Dhavan
“Indian penology has not advanced beyond the 18th-19th century. We have created prison and death as sui generis institutions. We know only punish and don't punish. Apart from remission on good behavior, we do nothing to reform prisoners or take note of those already reformed. We do not think of truth and reconciliation.”
About This Quote
Indian penology remains outdated, focusing on punishment rather than reform, truth, or reconciliation.
In simple terms: Punishment without reform is ineffective.
Key Takeaway
Advocate restorative justice.
Themes
justice
reform
human rights
penology
Mood
analysis
policy
Type
Death:1
Good behavior:1
Indians:1
Reconciliation:1
Penology:1
Indian Penology:1
Reform Prisoners:1
Penology Advanced:1
When to use this quote
- political inertia
- public safety concerns
Key Concepts
prison policy
rehabilitation programs
Questions to Reflect On
- critical
- hopeful
A Different Perspective
How can societies shift from punishment to restoration?;What role does truth play in justice?
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