The question (13 marks)
Why is the award of punishment regarded as the responsibility of the State? Explain the retributive, the deterrent and the reformative theories of punishment, and state which of them you would prefer and why. (13 marks)
MU Module II, punishment as a responsibility of the State; pack ch. 02 sections 9-10.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Political Obligation — State Authority and the Citizen of Political Science – II.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution of India, Articles 20(1), 20(2), 20(3) and 21
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