Calling for a system to track every undertrial prisoner’s case with frequent follow-ups, Justice Advait M Sethna of the Bombay High Court on Saturday said systematic case management was crucial to preventing delays in the delivery of justice. Citing figures attributed to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), he said 76% of India’s 5.73 lakh prisoners were undertrials.

Speaking at the valedictory function of the Gujarat National Law University’s (GNLU) Nyay Abhigam initiative, launched with the support of the Azim Premji Foundation to enhance access to justice for undertrial prisoners, Justice Sethna said: “Systematic case management is crucial.…