People Remaining Behind Bars As Undertrials A Disturbing Trend: SC

Sonadhar Vs State of Chhattisgarh (Supreme Court of India)  In a notable development, Justice Sanjay Kishan (SK) Kaul, an esteemed Supreme Court Judge and the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), expressed grave concerns about the plight of undertrial prisoners in India. Speaking at the launch of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) Special Campaign 2023 by NALSA on September 18, 2023, Justice Kaul highlighted the alarming situation where individuals languish in jail for years as undertrials without their cases being heard. This article delves into the di...