Supreme Court urges Uttar Pradesh to release undertrials granted bail

The Supreme Court has emphasized that Uttar Pradesh must ensure undertrial prisoners granted bail are released without unnecessary delays. Out of 264 undertrial prisoners allowed bail, only 158 were released due to various conditions, leaving 106 still incarcerated. These individuals faced challenges such as inability to provide financial security or a guarantor. The court's order came after learning that the situation was only assessed in 20 of the state's 75 districts. The statistics from the remaining 55 districts regarding undertrials unable to meet bail conditions remain unknown. Uttar Pradesh's counsel assured the court that necessary actions would be taken promptly. Legal aid is crucial in reducing jail time for undertrials, but it often arrives too late.