For Speedy Justice
This lack of space leads to a situation where petty offenders have to share cells with hardened convicts because there is no room for them in separate barracks. Moreover, their lengthy trial exposes them to corrupt influences inside the prison complex, which far from being a centre for reforming the inmates is more like a venue for crime and violence of all sorts.
Lack of legal counsel, the non-availability of police escorts and vehicles to go to court and the absence of judicial officials from duty are responsible for many detainees spending more time in jail awaiting trial than if they were convicted. The current judicial crisis has aggravated matters as many prisoners have not been produced before court because their protesting lawyers often do not turn up. The situation is not likely to improve unless, acting on the recommendations of various jail reform commissions over the years, comprehensive measures are taken to expedite the trial of prisoners. Apart from having on hand the requisite number of vehicles to transport the detainees to court and back, magistrates should be appointed to hold trials at the prison premises so that at least the cases of petty offenders are decided quickly. Expanding jail premises is also important, but it is the speedy disposal of cases that will help most in reducing the backlog.
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