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Title: 74% of prisoners are undertrials, and that?s an 'improvement'
Post by: Rajot on October 04, 2025, 03:37:42 AM

74% of prisoners are undertrials, and that?s an 'improvement'

India's prisons are grappling with a staggering 3.9 lakh undertrials, constituting nearly three-fourths of all inmates, despite a marginal improvement. Delays in investigations, a severe shortage of judges (21 per million), and limited legal aid are key contributors to this persistent issue. Consequently, jails remain critically overcrowded at 121% occupancy, underscoring a deep-seated crisis within the justice system.
Source: 74% of prisoners are undertrials, and that?s an 'improvement' (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/74-of-prisoners-are-undertrials-and-thats-an-improvement/articleshow/124298582.cms)