The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to submit an affidavit outlining measures to safeguard the mental health of prisoners, in order for the court to formulate appropriate guidelines. Justices... Read more »
The adage “justice delayed is justice denied” highlights a critical flaw in the criminal justice system: the prolonged detention of undertrial prisoners. These individuals, awaiting trial, are confined in judicial custody, often... Read more »
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking guidelines for the release of undertrial prisoners due to overcrowding in jails. The Bench A bench of Acting Chief Justice... Read more »
The Delhi High Court recently emphasized the need for delicate care in addressing the mental health concerns of convicts who have been incarcerated for extended periods. A single bench of Justice Swarana... Read more »
The Supreme Court has issued an important directive on Friday, ordering all prisoners who were released on emergency parole by the High-Powered Committee during the COVID-19 period based on Supreme Court orders... Read more »
The Delhi High Court ruled on Friday that prisons are correctional institutions and should be recognised as such. It went on to say that the plight of prisoners in a democracy sheds... Read more »