Preventive detentions in 2021 up by 23.7% compared to year before
Data from the National Crime Records Bureau indicates a 23.7% increase in preventive detentions in India during 2021 compared to the previous year. The report highlights that over 1.1 lakh people were detained, with a significant portion remaining in custody at the end of the year.
Why it matters
The rising trend in preventive detentions raises significant questions regarding civil liberties and the judicial oversight of police powers in India.
Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise of over 23.7% compared to the year before, with over 1.1 lakh people being placed under preventive detention, according to the latest crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau last month.
The article relies on official government crime statistics and reports on judicial guidelines without injecting partisan opinion.
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