Bail & Undertrials

Syllabus: Polity   Source:  IE  Context: India’s judicial and prison systems face challenges, with undertrial prisoners forming a major portion of inmates. Amendments under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) aim to streamline bail and reduce prison overcrowding, reinforcing justice and rights. Bail and Its Types: Definition: Bail refers to the temporary release of an …