73% of India's Prison Inmates Are Undertrials Amid Overcrowding

The New Indian Express reports that 73% of inmates in Indian prisons are awaiting trial, meaning they have not been convicted. This high proportion points to significant overcrowding in correctional facilities nationwide. The situation reflects delays in judicial proceedings and strains prison resources. Authorities have long cited undertrial backlog as a key factor in prison congestion. Addressing the issue requires faster case disposal and alternative measures to reduce inmate numbers.