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.
Lack of awareness and access hamper legal aid delivery
06 March 2026
⁞Md Kaifee Alam
10 April 2026
Legal faultlines behind crackdown on child marriag...
Many were booked under stringent laws like POCSO, but several cases later weakened or collapsed in court due to poor investigation and lack of evidence.
Sayantani Deb
17 April 2026
What makes or breaks a case
A former prosecutor explains how evidence, procedure and human factors shape outcomes
Amarpal Singh Verma
24 April 2026
When love becomes a POCSO case
How a teenage relationship led to arrest, jail, and years of trial under POCSO
