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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 →

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 →

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 →

CollectionNCRB - Crimes Committed By ForeignersThis collection of datasets provides a comprehensive statistical overview of crimes committed by foreign nationals in India, as documented through various law enforcement and judicial lenses. It encompasses detailed year-wise data categorised by specific crime heads, geographical distribution (state-wise and country of origin), and the legal lifecycle of cases.8 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 →

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 - Crimes Against Senior CitizensThis collection of datasets, extracted from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Crime in India reports, provides a comprehensive end-to-end analysis of the legal journey of crimes against senior citizens. It tracks the entire lifecycle of a case, beginning with police disposal status, documenting investigations, chargesheets submitted, and cases closed due to insufficient evidence or technical grounds (such as Section 157(1)(b) of the CrPC). The data is benchmarked against the Registrar General of India’s Census 2011 population figures to calculate essential metrics like the crime rate and chargesheet rate. The collection offers high granularity by categorising offences under major crime heads, including violent crimes (murder, rape, kidnapping), property offences (theft, robbery, fraud), and crimes specifically targeting elderly women. It further extends to the judicial disposal status, detailing court outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, discharges, and plea bargains. With additional gender-wise data on arrested persons, these datasets serve as a vital resource for policymakers and advocacy groups to evaluate the efficiency of law enforcement and the judicial system in protecting India’s elderly population.21 datasetsView →

CollectionJail Breaks, Escapes, & Clashes in Prisons from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed record of prison security incidents and custodial breaches. It tracks the frequency of group clashes and violent conflicts within jails, specifically distinguishing between incidents involving firearms (historically classified as "Firings in Jails") and those occurring without them. The data provides a high-level view of institutional safety by documenting the resulting injuries and deaths of both inmates and jail personnel. Beyond internal violence, the collection monitors the integrity of the correctional system by tracking jail breaks and escapees from both judicial and police custody. It offers granular year-wise and state-wise insights into the number of prisoners who successfully escaped and the subsequent count of those rearrested. Together, these datasets serve as a critical resource for evaluating the effectiveness of prison surveillance, the risks of custodial transit, and the overall security environment of India's penal institutions.8 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India -Crimes Against ChildrenThe Crimes Against Children dataset collection from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) provides comprehensive year, state, city, crime head, and gender wise statistics on offences against children in India under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) such as the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. It includes data on reported cases, crime rates, chargesheet rates, and detailed court disposal outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, pendency, and withdrawals, offering insights into the extent, nature, and judicial processing of crimes against children across the country.25 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 →