Jurisprudence Myth Busted: 'Punishment as Collective Anger' ≠ Retribution Theory

Okay, you guys, let's talk jurisprudence. We all know about Bentham and his utilitarian views, but what about punishment? Coaching institutes usually link collective anger with retribution theory, but that's not entirely accurate. In truth, collective anger is more related to retributivism's emotional aspect, while the core theory revolves around justice as retaliation. Think Hans Kelsen's pure theory of law – it emphasizes the law's authority, not punishment as an end in itself. Now, when it comes to the actual theory, people confuse collective anger with retribution theory. They say punishment is a form of societal revenge, but that's more of a societal reaction rather than the core theory's foundation. So, for Prelims and Mains, it's essential to distinguish between collective anger and retribution theory.