The term "wrongful conviction" refers to a situation where an individual is found guilty in court for a crime they did not commit. This can occur due to various reasons such as mistaken identification, coerced confessions, or tainted evidence. A wrongful conviction can have devastating consequences on the innocent person's life, including loss of freedom, damage to reputation, and separation from family. In some cases, individuals may be able to clear their names through appeals or new evidence, but many remain in prison for crimes they did not commit. Wrongful convictions highlight the importance of ensuring that justice is served fairly and accurately, and emphasize the need for reforms to prevent such miscarriages of justice from occurring in the future.