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Beggars' court system runs separate jails in Delhi
In New Delhi a dedicated beggars court handles cases of those accused of panhandling. Police seize coins as evidence, and many detainees are sent to beggars' homes on the outskirts. Advocates call the system inhumane while noting most beggars lack skills to escape poverty. The program, tied to Commonwealth Games preparations, struggles with effectiveness and dignity concerns.
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Arjun Behra
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Beggars’ Court
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