Project 39A is inspired by Article 39-A of the Indian Constitution, a provision that furthers the intertwined values of equal justice and equal opportunity by removing economic and social barriers which exclude vast sections of our society from effectively accessing justice.
On 18th December 2021, Momin, Jaikam and Sajid walked out of Agra prison after being acquitted by the Supreme Court. They had spent 8 years in prison, including 6 on death row.
The Punished is a collection of short stories on death row prisoners and their families in India based on the interviews conducted by Project 39A. Published by HarperCollins and authored by Jahnavi Misra, these are stories about fallible but emotionally complex individuals who are as unexceptional as any of us while living in extraordinary situations, with death always around the corner.
The P39A Criminal Law Blog is an initiative by Project 39A which aims to facilitate academic engagement on issues related to the criminal justice system. We hope to trigger conversations that usher a deeper understanding of our criminal justice system and inspire critical thinking.
