Until the mid-19th century, punishments were carried out in full view of the public. Executions took place on public gallows in the middle of towns and cities, and often attracted crowds of ...

The primary purpose of the punishment which society inflicts is "to redress the disorder caused by the offence."(46) Public authority must redress the violation of personal and social rights by ...

In the context of punishment, rehabilitation means restoring someone to a normal, crime-free life. Restitution means restoring something that has been lost or compensating someone for something.

The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose stressed that even a severe punishment does not end the crime in total and called for a robust and proactive policy to combat these atrocities.In a video message in ...

Overall, 41.3 percent of respondents said they think corporal punishment can be used for disciplinary purposes. Specifically, 0.9 percent said it should be used proactively, 7.8 percent said it ...