Comparison of Torture In India And The USA

Author – Shraddha Rai, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University

Best Citation – Shraddha Rai, Comparison of Torture In India And The USA, ILE Journal of Equity and Justice, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 58-65, ISBN – 978-81-961791-3-7.

ABSTRACT

Jean-Paul Sartre stated that “torture is senseless violence, born in fear… torture costs human lives but does not save them. We would almost be too lucky if these crimes were the work of savages: the truth is that torture makes torturers.”

Thus, this paper begins by elaborating the general transcendental and pervasive nature of torture. Further it aims to specifically analyze the existence of torture in the USA and in India. Penultimately, it provides a critical assessment, probing similarities and differences. Lastly, extending concluding remarks post an in-depth analysis.