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The research aims to analyze the transformation of India's criminal justice system towards rehabilitation and restorative justice.

April 24, 2026JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCHOpen Access

From Punitive to Reformative: Examining the Jurisprudential Transformation of India's Criminal Justice System

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Examines criminal justice reforms in India, focusing on rehabilitation in a new legal framework, suggesting significant ideological shifts.

The research aims to analyze the transformation of India's criminal justice system towards rehabilitation and restorative justice.
Critical examination of newly enacted laws: BNS, BNSS, and BSA.
Analysis of recommendations from key reform committees and landmark Supreme Court cases.
Comparative analysis with international criminal justice models.
The new laws emphasize rehabilitation and victim-centrism over punitive measures.
Key provisions introduced include diversion programs and witness protection obligations.
Challenges to implementation include training gaps and potential misuse of police powers.

Anand et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines criminal justice reforms in India, focusing on rehabilitation in a new legal framework, suggesting significant ideological shifts.