Source: Subject: STV Context: Prime Minister of India, at the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms, emphasized ensuring “ease of justice” through accessible, affordable, and inclusive legal services for all citizens. About Strengthening Legal Aid Mechanism in India: What it is? Legal aid refers to free legal assistance provided to those unable to …
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Context: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. About NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: What it is? …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context: Electronic tracking of undertrials is being explored as a solution to address overcrowding while ensuring compliance with court conditions and preserving individual liberty. Status of Undertrials in India: (Source: NCRB 2022). Proportion of Undertrials: 75.8% of the prison population (4,34,302 out of 5,73,220) are undertrials Women Undertrials: 76.33% of incarcerated …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
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 …
