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This research paper will comprehensively try to put the concept of transitional justice as it has evolved over time and explain the different models of transitional justice. The classic debate of peace versus justice will also be discussed in brief to analyse how different models of transitional justice are applied in different societies and no uniform approach can be taken when deciding upon the model of transitional justice. Two, case studies will be examined in detail to understand the application of transitional justice in post-conflict societies. First, Athens democratic transition will be studied because it was earliest from of democratic and it has various lessons for present day societies because Athenians learnt from their past mistakes and improved upon the model of transitional justice. Then one recent case study of transitional justice in Sri Lanka will be examined in detail to understand how various types of institutions were made and the importance of active role of women and civil society in such conflicts.