Focusing on the theoretical issues and underlying principles of Crime and Punishment, this book will prove useful in examining the Indian criminal justice system, in particular, the tackling of the problem of crime and its accompanying punishment. It brings the subject to life through a critically involving and contextual approach, enabling readers to engage with the subject at a sophisticated and detailed level. The book shall prove useful to not just the law students but also serious researchers in criminology and sociology, practicing criminal lawyers, law enforcement personnel, as well as the general reader who is drawn to understanding the two basic tenants of criminal law: The Crime and The Punishment.