Restorative Justice in India

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This book systematically introduces the practice of restorative justice in India, serving as a resource for comparative criminal justice research. Restorative justice emphasizes rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community. Gaining traction as a justice reform movement in Western countries over the past three decades, it is now utilized in up to one hundred countries. In Western contexts, it often addresses perceived deficiencies in the criminal justice system. India, with its rich tradition of restorative justice, is explored through both traditional foundations and contemporary practices in a comprehensive manner. The work is structured around three main areas: the tradition of restorative justice in India, its development, and current practices. The third section covers special topics such as restorative justice in relation to the court system, incarceration, juveniles, and women. This book addresses a wide range of issues surrounding restorative justice in India, making it a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students interested in alternative justice models, comparative criminology, and the specifics of criminal justice in India. It is described as a landmark volume in the history of restorative justice and criminology in India, offering insights from leading scholars on the Indian experience that can inform global understanding.