This panel discussion was hosted at our collaborative event with Civic Studios, 'Crime and Punishment in Indian Entertainment' on 8 November, 2019. The discussion on the real and reel of crime and punishment featured Devika Prasad from the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Neeraj Ghaywan, National Award-winning director of Masaan and Sacred Games 2, Esha Paul, director of VICE India's क Se Crime and human rights lawyer Vijay Hiremath. 'Crime and Punishment in Indian Entertainment' explored the portrayal of crime and punishment in Indian mainstream entertainment, and its role in modern democracy building.