2024, for which purpose some time be granted. 3. It is also submitted that further affidavits have been received from the States of Telangana, Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. He requests for time to file a comprehensive report after going through the said affidavits. 1 hereinafter referred to as the ‘AC’ 2 hereinafter referred to as the ‘Note’ Page 1 of 17(II) STATEWISE STUTUS REPORTS (A) STATE OF BIHAR 4. Onto what engages us today, the AC draws the attention of this Court to the State of Bihar, where overcrowding in jails has been flagged, especially concerning the (a) District Jails at (i) Aurangabad, (ii) Darbhanga, (iii) Gopalganj, (iv) Khagaria, (v) Lakhisarai, (vi) Madhepura, (vii) Biharsharif, (viii) Navadah, (ix) Saharsa, (x) Chapra, (xi) Sitamarhi, (xii) Siwan, (xiii) Supaul, (xiv) Hajipur; (b) Adarsh Central Jail, Beur, and (c) Central Jail, Purnea. 5. The Note indicates a measure of slackness pertaining to approvals being granted for works to commence. In some