Umang Singhar Questions MP Justice System, Cites NCRB Report on Overcrowded Jails

• Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar highlighted that 50% of Madhya Pradesh prisoners are under-trials, with tribals being the highest percentage.
• Madhya Pradesh jails are severely overcrowded, housing 45,543 inmates against a capacity of 30,000, making it the third-highest in the country.
• 80% of under-trial prisoners in MP are from tribal, Dalit, and OBC communities, indicating socio-economic disparities in the judicial process.
• Singhar cited Supreme Court remarks on prolonged detention of under-trials, calling it a violation of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).
• He urged the government and judiciary to expedite trials, simplify bail, and focus on jail reforms based on NCRB data and parliamentary reports.

Why It Matters: Umang Singhar criticizes Madhya Pradesh's justice system, highlighting overcrowded jails and disproportionate under-trial detentions.