“Overcrowding Pushes Undertrials Into Criminalization”: CJI Sanjiv Khanna Highlights Need to Address ‘Black Coat Syndrome’

Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna addressed the “black coat syndrome” at a Human Rights Day event, emphasizing the importance of human rights for fostering peace. He highlighted the need for reforms in the justice system, addressing overcrowding in jails, and ensuring compassion towards marginalized groups, especially undertrial prisoners and the elderly.