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77 pc inmates in prisons 'undertrials', says India Justice Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Only 22 per cent of the prison population are convicts while 77 per cent are 'undertrials' or people awaiting the completion of investigation or trial, the latest data published in the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 has revealed.
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Karnataka tops among 18 large states, says India Justice Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 the state of Karnataka has achieved the top rank among the 18 large and mid-sized states with populations as per the justice delivery namely Police, Judiciary, Prisons, and Legal Aid.
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Inmates exposed to communicable diseases in overcrowded Pak jails: HRW rep
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The overcrowding in jail makes inmates vulnerable to communicable diseases and also they don't have access to medical facilities, according to HRW report.
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SC directs all convicts, undertrials released during Covid-19 pandemic to
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar issued this direction while dealing with the matter relating to the contagion of Covid 19 Virus in Prisons.
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"I want to contribute Rs 5.11 cr for inmates' welfare": Sukesh Chandrasekh
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The letter said, "As a human being who is in the same situation of being away from loved ones and with good intentions, I humbly request you to accept the demand draft of Rs 5.11 crores towards the welfare of inmates. I would be very happy if the contribution is accepted on 25th March, as it
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Yogi Govt set to build 20 new hi-tech prisons in UP
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In view of reports about the number of inmates exceeding jails' capacity in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has decided to construct 20 new, high-tech jails in the state, which includes 11 districts that do not have any prison at present.
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HRCP demands security forces vacate schools, shut "illegal prisons" in Swa
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Hina Jilani stated that HRCP recognised the Swat people's tenacity in fending off the recent militant surge
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Pakistan prison releases 26 Afghan detainees
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The detainees were brought from the prisons in Pakistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing. Afghanistan's department of Refugees and Repatriation, on Wednesday, said that women and children were imprisoned in Sindh because of the lack of residency documents. They were among those detain
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Security in Pakistan's Punjab jails on high alert
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We have received through reliable sources that the superintendents, deputy superintendents, and assistant superintendents often leave the station at odd hours and left the jail at the mercy of subordinate staff," the IGP said in a letter to all Regional Inspector General of Prisons and supe
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Centre allows States, UTs' prison departments to perform Aadhaar authentic
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Central government on Monday allowed the prisons department of the States and Union Territories to perform the Aadhaar authentication of prison inmates.
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UP: Herbal gulal made by prisoners under Skill Development Mission program
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Under the initiative of the Yogi government, the prisoners detained in jail are also becoming self-reliant. Prisons built across the state are being made self-reliant through the Skill Development Mission. Under the Skill Development Mission, the jail administration in Mathura District Jail
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Prisons are correctional institutions; should be known as such: Delhi High
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The fundamental rights should not remain on paper and it is the duty of courts to ensure that they become living law and in practicality assist, help and guide the citizens, said Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma while passing a judgement on a prisoner's plea stating that human rights have been o
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