Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Low Conviction Rates in Madhya Pradesh SC/ST Cases
In Madhya Pradesh, the rate at which people are found guilty in cases of crimes against lower castes is very low, only about 23% in 2024.
This is the lowest rate compared to other types of crimes.
Many cases are still waiting for a decision in court.
Other government agencies, like those fighting corruption, have much higher success rates.
This shows that it is harder to get convictions in these types of cases than in others.
Madhya Pradesh saw a 23.4% conviction rate in SC/ST atrocity cases in 2024.
This conviction rate is the lowest among major crime categories in the state.
Lokayukta and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) achieved a 65% conviction rate in corruption cases.
Courts handled over 48,000 SC/ST-related cases in 2024.
Officials cited delayed investigations and procedural issues as challenges.
- Who
- State Prosecution Office
- What
- Low conviction rates in SC/ST atrocity cases in Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to various factors including delayed investigations and procedural delays
Challenges to Conviction
Other Factors
Obstacles to Justice
Challenges to Conviction
Delayed investigations and procedural delays are issues that hinder the conviction process.
Other Factors
The details regarding opposing viewpoints were not mentioned in the article.
- SC/ST Conviction Rate
- 23.4%
- Total SC/ST Cases Handled
- 48,149
- Lokayukta/EOW Conviction Rate
- 65%
- Sexual Offenses Conviction Rate
- 28.68%
- Assault/Murder Conviction Rate
- 28%
- NDPS Conviction Rate
- 43.86%