The Punished: Stories of Death-Row Prisoners in India by Jahnavi Misra, Project 39A is a powerful, deeply human account of the lives behind India’s death row. Drawing from real stories and legal context, the book explores crime, punishment, loss, and the fragile line between justice and mercy.
Written with clarity and compassion, this title offers readers a sobering look at the criminal justice system and the people caught within it. It is an important read for anyone interested in law, human rights, prison reform, and nonfiction that sheds light on difficult but essential truths.
