​SC Directions on Open Prisons

On 20th August, 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) directed states and Union Territories (UTs) to provide complete information with regard to the functioning of open prisons.

  • The SC was hearing a plea filed by human rights activist Suhas Chakma flagging the issues of congestion of prisons, rehabilitation of prisoners and regarding legal aid in prisoners.

Observations made by SC

No Information on Open Prisons

  • The SC noted that states and UTs like Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have not yet submitted the qualitative/quantitative charts in respect of the status and functioning of open prisons and whether such ....

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