prisoner rights Archives

‘Once released on bail, prisoner’s custody beyond necessary period is illegal’; Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to an alleged undocumented Bangladeshi migrant

“The investigation conducted so far indicates that the accused might not be a citizen of India, and as such might not be able to procure sureties, or amount to furnish personal bonds, or amount in lieu of surety(s). By foreseeing such a likely possibility, in the event of non-furnishing of the bonds, the accused cannot be kept in jail for an indefinite period”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Appropriate Govt. obligated to consider cases of eligible convicts for grant of premature release where such policy exists: SC

“Appropriate Government has the power to incorporate suitable conditions in an order granting permanent remission. The conditions must not be oppressive or stringent that the convict is not able to take advantage of the order granting permanent remission. The conditions cannot be vague and should be capable of being performed”.

Case Briefs High Courts

1.5 L water for one inmate inadequate; Bombay High Court directs inspection of Taloja jail over inadequacy of water supply

The Petitioner alleged that the inmates were getting only one and half buckets of water daily, which was grossly inadequate.

Case Briefs District Court

Strip search procedures in prisons violate privacy rights of undertrial prisoners: Greater Mumbai Special Court

The Court of Special Judge under MCOC Act issued directions for conducting search of under-trial prisoners using scanner or electronic gadgets.