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Court was informed that while overcrowding was observed across all categories of jails in most states, there were some which had “super overcrowding” | Latest News India
Overcrowding in jails occurs when more inmates are staying than the sanctioned strength. In recent years, it has been one of the biggest problems faced by prison inmates
The parliamentary standing committee on home also recommended allowing women inmates to live with children till the age of 12 | Latest News India
Maharashtra deputy CM had raised the issue at a meeting in September. But for many, it’s still a long road out of prison.
Two men including an NHAI official arrested by the CBI in a bribery case were granted bail by a Delhi Court which noted that they were COVID-19 positive, and that jails in Delhi were already overcrowded.