Seven in 10 Indian Prisoners are Awaiting Trial – One in Three Jail Inmates Is Dalit or Adivasi
Caste prejudices and over-policing of certain communities are important factors behind the significant presence of marginalised groups in jails.
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Caste prejudices and over-policing of certain communities are important factors behind the significant presence of marginalised groups in jails.
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