This compelling collection of essays critically examines the controversial 2013 execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru, eleven years after the 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament. Despite documented legal safeguards being violated and evidence reportedly fabricated, Guru was hanged to satisfy a 'collective conscience.' This updated reader, compiled by Arundhati Roy, delves into the available facts, raising serious questions about the investigation, trial, and its profound implications for Indian democracy and justice.

Why You Should Read?

• Uncover the documented legal irregularities and alleged evidence fabrication in the Afzal Guru case.
• Understand the controversial concept of 'collective conscience' as a rationale for judicial action.
• Explore the intricate relationship between the Indian government, the justice system, and the Kashmir conflict.
• Engage with a persistent call for transparent, impartial inquiry into a pivotal event in Indian political history.