Neurolaw and Criminal Jurisprudence in India

Auteur

Dr Pragya Mishra is an Assistant Professor in Law at the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India.

Texte du rabat

This work explores the transformative potential of neuroscience in reshaping India's criminal justice system. It explores the complex terrain of neurolaw, examining its implications for criminal responsibility, rehabilitation, and the foundations of legal thought. It proposes innovative approaches to longstanding legal and ethical dilemmas.

Contenu

1. Introduction: Neurolaw's Global Emergence and India's Unique Position; 2. Foundations of Neurolaw and Neurocriminology; 3. Neurocriminological Audit of Indian Criminal Codes; 4. Reimagining Sentencing: The Case for Rehabilitative and Restorative Justice; 5. Neuroplasticity and Criminal Rehabilitation; 6. Case Study: The Vipassana Prison Meditation Program; 7. The Metaphysics of Neurolaw: Free Will, Determinism, and Criminal Responsibility; 8. Neurolaw and Mental Health Legislation in India; 9. Neurotechnology and the Future of Criminal Justice: India and Beyond; 10. Towards an Indian Neurojuridical Ontology: India's Contributions to Global Neurolaw