What did the CJI flag as a concern regarding district courts

CJI flags fear that jail is becoming the rule in district courts
Certainly, here are the concerns flagged by the Chief Justice of India regarding district courts:
  • Increasing trend of remanding accused persons to judicial custody.
  • Lack of exploration of alternatives to custodial remand.
  • Overcrowding of jails due to the frequent remand of individuals.
  • Inadequate focus on prioritizing bail and personal recognizance to reduce the burden on judicial infrastructure.
  • Absence of proper assessment of the necessity of sending individuals to jail as a pre-trial detention measure.
The Chief Justice highlighted these issues to emphasize the need for a more balanced and judicious approach in handling cases in district courts.
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