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CollectionNCRB - Economic CrimesThis collection provides year wise data on economic crimes across India and its States and Union Territories, covering criminal breach of trust, forgery, cheating, fraud and counterfeiting. It includes reported cases, property loss ranges, police and court disposal, pending investigations and trials, and key crime, chargesheeting and conviction rates, helping users examine trends in economic crime and how cases progress through the criminal justice system.17 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India (Summary)The NCRB Crime in India (Summary) collection provides a consolidated national-level statistical view of all cognizable crimes recorded annually across India. Compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), this collection aggregates data on offences registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) across the country at year-wise, state-wise, city-wise and crime-head levels. The collection includes metrics on the number of cases registered, crime rate, chargesheet rate, FIRs and online e-FIRs, covering both overall totals and disaggregation by legal categories. For IPC crimes, the collection captures offences affecting the human body such as murder, rape, kidnapping and abduction, human trafficking, culpable homicide, assault, hurt, cruelty by husband or relatives, miscarriage, foeticide, dowry deaths, and abetment of suicide, offences against property such as burglary, theft, robbery, dacoity, criminal breach of trust, extortion and blackmailing, and offences relating to public tranquility including riots, unlawful assembly and enmity between groups, as well as miscellaneous crimes including arson, forgery, cheating and fraud, rash driving, religion-related offences and criminal intimidation. For SLL crimes, the collection includes offences registered under a wide range of laws including the Arms Act, NDPS Act, IT Act, Wildlife Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, POCSO Act, Child Labour Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Domestic Violence Act, Chit Funds Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Environmental and Pollution Control Acts, Motor Vehicle Act, Passport Act, Explosives Act, Gambling Act, Bonded Labour Act, and State-specific Police Acts, covering categories such as illegal arms, trafficking, prostitution, corruption, narcotics, online cyber offences, child protection, excise violations, counterfeit currency and environmental violations.14 datasetsView →

CollectionDistrict Court Caseload: Pending, Disposed Cases and Delay ReasonsThis collection compiles district-level data from the District Courts across states, as reported on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), offering a comprehensive view of civil and criminal caseloads. It includes datasets on pending and disposed cases, categorized by procedural stage, year of institution, disposal period, case type, and nature of disposal. 33 datasetsView →

CollectionOffence wise Population of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed classification of the offences and criminal history of both convicted and undertrial prisoners. It distinguishes between crimes committed under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—such as offences against the human body (murder, rape), property crimes (theft, burglary), and crimes against women (dowry deaths, cruelty)—and those falling under Special and Local Laws (SLL), including the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Beyond the nature of the charges, the collection monitors the patterns of recidivism across India, tracking the number of habitual offenders and their tendency to reoffend upon release. Available at both national and state levels, these datasets offer a critical empirical foundation for understanding the legal composition of the prison population, the prevalence of specific crime types within the judicial system, and the long-term effectiveness of rehabilitation and deterrence strategies.10 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Disposal of Cases by CourtsThe Disposal of Cases by Courts in India collection, based on National Crime Records Bureau data provides comprehensive data on the progress and outcomes of criminal cases within India's judicial system. The collection covers both Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special and Local Laws (SLL) offences, offering insights into how cases move through courts across different crime categories and states. It includes detailed information on court disposal outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, discharges, plea bargaining, compounded cases, withdrawals from prosecution, quashed cases, cases abated by courts, and cases pending trial. The datasets also provide key judicial performance indicators including conviction rates, pendency percentages, total cases for trial, and cases disposed by courts. In addition to crime-wise and state-wise court disposal statistics, the collection includes data on the duration of trial completion, service of arrest-related court processes, and the age profile of pending cases under both IPC and SLL categories. The covered offences span major crime groups such as murder, rape, kidnapping and abduction, human trafficking, assault, theft, robbery, dacoity, riots, cheating, forgery, cyber offences, narcotics offences, corruption cases, crimes against women and children, offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and numerous other Special and Local Laws. Together, these datasets enable analysis of judicial efficiency, conviction trends, case backlog, trial delays, prosecution outcomes, and the overall functioning of India's criminal justice system.7 datasetsView →

CollectionSupreme Court Caseload: Pending and Disposed CasesThis collection compiles data from the National Judiciary Data Grid regarding the caseload in the Supreme Court of India. It provides a comprehensive overview of civil and criminal caseloads. It includes datasets on both pending and disposed cases, categorized by case status, year of institution or disposal, case type (e.g., SLP, WP, TP), and case category (civil or criminal). 8 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Disposal of Cases by PoliceThe Disposal of Cases by Police in India collection, based on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, provides information on the investigation and disposal of criminal cases by police across India. Covering both Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) offences, the collection includes crime wise and state wise statistics on cases under investigation, chargesheets submitted, final reports, false cases, non cognizable cases, cases with insufficient evidence, transferred, reopened, quashed, stayed, withdrawn, and pending cases. It also provides key investigation indicators such as chargesheeting rates, pendency percentages, total cases for investigation, and total cases disposed off by police. Together, these datasets support analysis of police investigation efficiency, case backlog, investigation outcomes, and the overall functioning of the criminal investigation process in India.6 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Disposal of Persons ArrestedThe Disposal of Persons Arrested in India collection, based on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, provides comprehensive information on the criminal justice outcomes of persons arrested under Indian Penal Code (IPC)/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) offences. The collection presents year wise, state wise, crime head wise and gender wise statistics on persons arrested, chargesheeted, convicted, discharged, and acquitted, enabling analysis of how arrested individuals progress through the criminal justice system. Together, these datasets support the study of prosecution outcomes, conviction and acquittal trends, gender disparities, and the overall functioning of India's criminal justice system across different offence categories.6 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Crimes Against Scheduled CasteThe Crimes Against Scheduled Castes collection, based on data from the National Crime Records Bureau, provides comprehensive statistics on offences committed against Scheduled Castes in India across multiple dimensions such as year, state, and crime head, along with detailed information on police investigation and court disposal outcomes. The datasets cover a wide range of offences recorded under the Indian Penal Code, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, including serious crimes such as murder, attempt to murder, rape, attempt to rape, kidnapping and abduction, grievous hurt, simple hurt, criminal intimidation, rioting, robbery, dacoity, arson, and other forms of violence and discrimination. They also include specific atrocities such as land dispossession, social boycott, denial of access to public places, and offences against women including sexual harassment, stalking, voyeurism, disrobing, and insult to modesty. The collection further provides detailed insights into the criminal justice process through police disposal data, including cases reported, chargesheets submitted, chargesheeting rate, cases closed as false or due to lack of evidence, cases pending investigation, and other investigation outcomes, as well as court disposal data such as cases sent for trial, convictions, acquittals, discharges, cases compounded or withdrawn, pendency, and conviction rates.16 datasetsView →

CollectionSentences and Incarceration of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets from the NCRB Prison Statistics India reports provides a comprehensive analysis of sentencing trends and the duration of confinement for both convicts and undertrials. For convicted prisoners, the data tracks judicial outcomes ranging from capital punishment and life imprisonment to shorter terms (from under 6 months to 13 years), including the execution of death sentences and the percentage share of each sentence category. A critical subset highlights the "fine-default" crisis, documenting convicts who remain incarcerated for periods of under 6 months to over 5 years solely due to the non-payment of court-ordered fines. For undertrial prisoners, the collection monitors the length of pre-trial detention across intervals from under 3 months to over 5 years. Available at both national and state levels in absolute numbers and percentage shares, these datasets are essential for identifying judicial delays and assessing the efficiency of the Indian criminal justice system. Together, they offer a transparent look at how sentencing severity and legal bottlenecks contribute to the long-term occupancy of India’s correctional facilities.12 datasetsView →

CollectionReleases, Transfers and Movements of Prisioners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed look at the systemic flow of inmates through the Indian penal system. It specifically monitors prisoner releases and transfers, tracking the annual exit of convicts, undertrials, and detenues through various legal channels such as bail, acquittal, appeal, and completion of sentences. The data also captures critical operational and humanitarian metrics, including the physical movement of inmates outside prison premises for court and medical visits, the status of long-term undertrials under Section 436A of the CrPC, and the prevalence of mental illness among the incarcerated. Additionally, it provides specific insights into the management of parole, documenting the rates of release, absconding, and subsequent arrests. Together, these datasets offer a vital empirical foundation for analysing judicial efficiency, prisoner welfare, and the overall rehabilitative capacity of India's correctional framework.14 datasetsView →

CollectionRehabilitation and Welfare of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive overview of the rehabilitation and welfare mechanisms within the Indian penal system. It tracks the systemic efforts to reform and reintegrate inmates through educational initiatives like adult, higher, and computer education and diverse vocational training in fields such as agriculture, carpentry, and handloom. The data further monitors the protection of prisoner rights by documenting complaints filed with the National and State Human Rights Commissions (NHRC/SHRC) and other specialized bodies regarding cruelty or denial of lawful rights. Additionally, the collection highlights the critical role of NGOs in providing medical and legal aid, with specific attention to organizations dedicated to women prisoners. Key economic indicators are also included, such as wages paid to skilled and unskilled inmates, the gross value of goods produced by prisoners, and the financial assistance provided upon release. Available at both year-wise and state-wise levels, these datasets are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of correctional reforms and the socio-economic empowerment of incarcerated individuals in India.12 datasetsView →