Question Q8GS2GS2
The criminal justice system has made the process itself a punishment leading to the prolongation of undertrials. Highlighting the reasons for the large number of undertrial prisoners, examine the desirability of a dedicated bail law.
Main Body
The NCRB 2019 pointed out that around 75% of prisoners are undertrials. The wait for justice is supposedly according the issue of these prisoners.
Reasons for large number of undertrial:
1Delay in judgment due to regular adjournments, vacancies in courts.
2Poor legal aid availability to poor.
3Asset cum Trivial Issues such as petty theft.
65% law commission report said A3% of asset are unnecessary.
67 words5 paragraphs
Answer continues on next page
- Uses recent data (NCRB 2019)
- Identifies multiple reasons for undertrials
Topper
ANUPRIYA RAI
AIR 2582025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Criminal Justice System
Undertrial prisoners and bail law
Writing Stats
67
Total words
5
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone