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A legislative step towards resolving prison crowding

Effective implementation of Section 479 needs proactive measures

Section 479 is aimed at preventing unnecessary and prolonged detention of prisoners, an issue that has plagued India’s criminal justice system for decades (Representational image)
Published on Sep 02, 2024 09:08 PM IST

How data could help in criminal justice reforms

If ever there was a right time, it is now with the rollout of the three new criminal laws. Data can be the key to reform.

The NCRB reports provide extensive data represented through tables, charts, and graphs
Published on Jan 22, 2024 09:44 PM IST

CrPC, IPC changes fall short of expectations

Provisions in new bills do not address issues like rising prison population and excessive arrests

More people, less resources and limited space are the harsh reality of Indian prisons (For Representation)
Published on Oct 11, 2023 10:10 PM IST

Covid-19: Ensure prisons do not turn into a fertile ground for the virus

Our prisons are overcrowded, with even basic facilities needed for washing and cleaning being grossly inadequate. This must be addressed on an urgent basis

With a prison population of over four lakhs, and new admissions every day, even decongesting prisons is not enough. It is time we focus on the conditions prevalent inside prisons(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 06, 2020 12:09 PM IST
ByVijay Raghavan and Madhurima Dhanuka

Analysis| India’s prison system needs urgent reform

The 2018 statistics on prison must spur the criminal justice system to assess, evaluate and take affirmative steps

Data shows that if constructive measures are not taken, thousands will continue to suffer behind bars in inhumane conditions, awaiting a declaration of their guilt or innocence(Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 25, 2020 05:55 PM IST
ByMadhurima Dhanuka and Siddharth Lamba
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