MAILMATH COMMITTEE REPORT

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The Malimath Committee was a committee formed by the Government of India in 2000 to recommend reforms to the Indian criminal justice system. Justice V.S. Malimath, a former Chief Justice of the Karnataka and Kerala High Courts, presided over the committee.

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The Malimath Committee report was submitted in 2003 and contained over 150 recommendations for reforms to the criminal justice system in India. Some of the key recommendations included:

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1. Changes to the bail system to make it more difficult for those accused of serious crimes to get bail.

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 2. Increased use of plea bargaining to reduce the burden on the courts and expedite the trial process.

3. Introduction of a plea of guilty for certain offences to further expedite the trial process.

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4. Establishment of a National Judicial Commission to oversee the appointment and transfer of judges.

5. Introduction of specialized courts to handle cases involving economic offences, cybercrimes, and terrorism.

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6. Greater use of technology in the justice system, such as video conferencing for witness testimony and electronic filing of cases.

7. Changes to the investigation process to make it more scientific and professional.

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8. Expansion of the scope of legal aid to include pre-trial and post-conviction stages.

The Malimath Committee report generated a lot of debate and discussion, with some critics arguing that some of the recommendations could be detrimental to the rights of the accused.

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Nevertheless, some of the recommendations have been implemented, while others continue to be discussed and debated.

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