Srinagar, April 5 -- The evolution of the justice system from a punishment-centric model to one rooted in reform reflects a deeper, more humane understanding of law and society. Justice today is no longer confined to retribution; it increasingly seeks to heal, rehabilitate, and reintegrate. At the core of this transformation lies a powerful principle-trust: trust in individuals to change, and trust in institutions to enable that change with fairness and dignity. For long, punitive approaches dominated criminal justice systems. Incarceration was seen as the primary response to wrongdoing, aimed at deterrence and discipline. However, experience has shown that punishment alone often fails to address the underlying causes of crime. Overcrowde...