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SC orders UP to identify undertrials stuck in jail despite bail
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to identify undertrial prisoners who are still in custody despite having been granted bail.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the status of undertrial prisoners. The apex court has asked the state authorities to identify individuals who are languishing in jails despite having received bail orders.
The court's intervention highlights the need for administrative efficiency in executing judicial orders. The directive aims to ensure that prisoners who have been legally granted freedom are not detained due to bureaucratic delays or procedural lapses.
The Uttar Pradesh administration is now tasked with conducting a review to locate these specific cases. This move underscores the judiciary's focus on protecting the fundamental rights of accused persons who are not convicted but are awaiting trial.
The court's intervention highlights the need for administrative efficiency in executing judicial orders. The directive aims to ensure that prisoners who have been legally granted freedom are not detained due to bureaucratic delays or procedural lapses.
The Uttar Pradesh administration is now tasked with conducting a review to locate these specific cases. This move underscores the judiciary's focus on protecting the fundamental rights of accused persons who are not convicted but are awaiting trial.