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How does prison overcrowding affect the delivery of justice and correctional services in India? Examine the institutional limitations and propose long-term sustainable solutions.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Q3. How does prison overcrowding affect the delivery of justice and correctional services in India? Examine the institutional limitations and propose long-term sustainable solutions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The India Justice Report 2025 …

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India Justice Report 2025

Syllabus: Governance Source:  IT Context: The India Justice Report 2025 revealed that no State/UT has met its own reserved quotas for women in the police force. About India Justice Report 2025: Positives Highlighted in IJR 2025: Southern states dominate: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu secured the top 5 ranks among large states. …

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Electronic Tracking of Undertrials

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 …

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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 …

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