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MADHAV AGARWALAIR 16· 2024

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'Rule of Jail' is the cardinal principle that upholds the sacrosanct ideas of individual's liberty and dignity. Explain the statement with the help of various judicial pronouncements.

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Law Commission in its report held that 'Rule of Jail must be the norm and not 'Tail'. The idea is to have a liberal democracy rather than a police state. Judicial pronouncements: (1) Recently Supreme Court urged Government of India to bring a proper law for Bail. (2) Sympathised on rights of undertrial by keeping a FIL of a jailed citizen. (3) Bean vocal about bail reforms though

institutions stood by National State district level giving free legal aid. Effect of Jail (becoming norm): Homes minority interests (as form major portion of undertrial) Appeals increase court burden. Generally law conviction rate in laws such as petition, UAPA, etc Way ahead: Bring law based on UK model. Justification of police (Raghub Mishra Committee) Reforming the criminal justice system (Harnath Commission). When Homemaker Perstued Murumi again a state to reform bail laws and promote restorative justice.

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MADHAV AGARWAL

AIR 162024

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Fundamental Rights

Right to Liberty and Rule of Law

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