STORIES
We believe that personal narratives can play a crucial role in driving reform in the criminal justice system and also in shaping the public discourse on crime and punishment in India. By exploring systemic issues through authentic human stories, we provide a nuanced perspective on how the criminal justice system functions, particularly for the accused, victims, and other key stakeholders. Through these stories we hope to foster a deeper understanding of the system's impact and strengthen the push for meaningful reform.
From 'criminal' to criminal lawyer
09 January 2026
⁞Akriti Dhawan
30 January 2026
An acid attack at 14, and a lifetime without justi...
Fifteen years after a brutal acid attack in North 24 Parganas, the survivor lives on while the accused walks free and the case stands still.
Antara Swarnakar
06 February 2026
How Uttar Pradesh’s trans community Is locked out ...
Despite Supreme Court orders to include transgender persons in legal-aid networks, Kanpur has yet to appoint a single trans paralegal volunteer, cutting victims off from the justice system meant to protect them.
Sumit Yadav
13 February 2026
An insider view of West Bengal’s fight against hum...
A police officer explains how law, community support, and thorough investigation help tackle trafficking in one of India’s most affected states.
