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What are the main reasons behind the continued incarceration of poor undertrials in India? Suggest short- and long-term reforms to address this systematically.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; Q3. What are the main reasons behind the continued incarceration of poor undertrials in India? Suggest short- and long-term reforms to address this systematically. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: MHA’s …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Prison Conditions and the Crisis of Accessibility in India

GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Justice and Vulnerable Sections   Introduction India’s prisons have long symbolized systemic neglect, overcrowding, and denial of basic human rights. The infamous Bhagalpur Blindings (1979–80) brought global attention to the barbaric treatment of inmates, marking a dark chapter in India’s prison history. Despite the Mulla Committee’s recommendations in …

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