Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Undertrial Prisoners in India: Issues and Concerns

Dr. Anil Kumar Singh

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 Right to speedy trial is a right to life and personal liberty of a prisoner guaranteed under article 21 of the Constitution, which ensures just, fair and reasonable procedure. The Supreme Court of India has been very vigilant against encroachments upon the Human Rights of the prisoners by giving a liberal and comprehensive meaning to life and personal liberty. Undertrial prisoners are those persons who are facing trial in any court, unable to furnish surety, and have no access to legal aids, are kept in prison for years together, which amounts to gross violation of their human rights. Undertrial prisoners constituted 71.14% of the total prison population in the country

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Dr. Anil Kumar SinghUndertrial Prisoners in India: Issues and Concerns International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 5 MAY 2016

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