“Custodial violence in India reflects systemic failures in ensuring accountability and justice”. Discuss the challenges and suggest measures to reform the justice delivery system.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable section
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable section
Q3. “Custodial violence in India reflects systemic failures in ensuring accountability and justice”. Discuss the challenges and suggest measures to reform the justice delivery system. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question 17 years after woman police informer’s ‘custodial’ death, Maharashtra family continues to fight for justice Key demand of the question Discuss how custodial violence reflects systemic failures, identify the challenges in addressing it, and propose reforms to strengthen the justice delivery system. Structure of the answer Introduction Mention custodial violence as a severe human rights violation that undermines the rule of law and public trust in justice systems. Body Systemic failures: Highlight weak police accountability and inadequate legal safeguards leading to custodial violence. Challenges: Discuss issues like opaque investigations, judicial delays, and underreporting of custodial violence cases. Reforms: Suggest measures such as independent oversight mechanisms, fast-track courts, and training programs to address systemic gaps. Conclusion Conclude with the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure justice, uphold human rights, and restore public trust in law enforcement and the judiciary.
Why the question
17 years after woman police informer’s ‘custodial’ death, Maharashtra family continues to fight for justice
Key demand of the question
Discuss how custodial violence reflects systemic failures, identify the challenges in addressing it, and propose reforms to strengthen the justice delivery system.
Structure of the answer
Introduction Mention custodial violence as a severe human rights violation that undermines the rule of law and public trust in justice systems.
• Systemic failures: Highlight weak police accountability and inadequate legal safeguards leading to custodial violence.
• Challenges: Discuss issues like opaque investigations, judicial delays, and underreporting of custodial violence cases.
• Reforms: Suggest measures such as independent oversight mechanisms, fast-track courts, and training programs to address systemic gaps.
Conclusion Conclude with the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure justice, uphold human rights, and restore public trust in law enforcement and the judiciary.