Restoring Dignity Behind Bars: Why Humanitarian Support for Undertrial Prisoners Matters
Introduction Justice is not confined to courtrooms. For undertrial prisoners, justice also means dignity, health, and humane treatment while awaiting trial. Many undertrials in Indian
Undertrial Prisoners in India: When Poverty Delays Justice
Introduction India’s criminal justice system is founded on the principle that every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Yet, across the country, undertrial prisoners—individuals
Access to Justice Is a Constitutional Right, Not a Privilege
Access to justice is the foundation of a democratic and constitutional society. In India, justice is not meant to be reserved for the powerful, the
The Silent Crisis of Undertrial Prisoners in India
India’s criminal justice system is facing a silent but deeply troubling crisis—the prolonged incarceration of undertrial prisoners. Undertrial prisoners are individuals who have been accused