Grant of Bail in the age of COVID-19: A Dilemma
The spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic across nations is an unrivalled situation in recent times and is one of the greatest challenges that we have faced since World War II. It is threatening the lives of people across the world. The only way to restrict its spread and alleviate the imposition of the impact of worldwide lockdown is to have a vaccine. Numerous measures are been taken such as testing people at large scales, tracing travel histories and restricting travel, quarantining citizens and restriction on large gatherings. So there arises a question about overcrowding of jails following the outbreak of the virus as India ranks number fifth in the world prison population. Therefore, releasing prisoners by granting them bail in order to decongest prisons in light of COVID-19 pandemic important or not?
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