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The Times of India

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Bihar took prisoners to courts 7.6 lakh times in a year, highest in country

In 2024, Bihar's prisons have become overwhelmed, with a staggering 759,482 court appearances made by inmates, marking the highest figure across the country. The root of this crisis lies in the ballooning number of undertrials and a depletion of staff, as over 4,500 positions remain unfilled.

17 May 2026 11:17 pm