Beyond Acquittal: Reclaiming Dignity, Reputation, And Justice After Wrongful Prosecution
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Shakshi Dubey & Raghav Maheshwari, IMS Law College, Noida, India
ABSTRACT
This research examines whether an acquittal following wrongful prosecution, by itself, is sufficient to restore the constitutional rights, dignity, reputation, and social standing of an individual who has undergone a wrongful prosecution. It contends that while an acquittal brings criminal liability to an end, it seldom erases the enduring consequences of prosecution, including reputational injury, social stigma, professional setback, and psychological trauma. The study argues that the conclusion of wrongful prosecution does not signify the complete restoration of justice.
This dissertation analyses how the constitutional framework presently lacks comprehensive mechanisms for the rehabilitation of the post-acquittal framework. It analyzes Articles 14, 19, and 21, along with judicial precedents and the Law Commission Report No. 277 (on wrongful prosecution)1 and International Human Rights instruments.
