PRISON MANUALS
From black and white to color: Maharashtra prisoners to now get color TV sets and washing machines
Maharashtra's prisons are undergoing substantial upgrades aimed at improving living conditions for inmates. This initiative includes replacing non-functional black and white TVs with modern color television sets connected to dish cables, providing inmates access to free-to-air channels for approximately six to seven hours daily. This upgrade is intended to keep inmates occupied and mentally balanced. Additionally, industrial-grade washing machines are being installed to enhance hygiene standards by automating the clothes washing process, reducing manual labor and improving cleanliness. These efforts reflect a proactive approach by prison authorities to enhance inmate welfare and rehabilitation outcomes.
Inmates can sign legal papers, complaints: DG (prisons) amid row over Kejriwal issuing orders
The AAP asserts that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is governing from Tihar jail. However, Director General (prisons) Sanjay Baniwal emphasized that inmates can only sign legal documents and personal complaints during judicial custody, emphasizing that signed papers should not carry political content. Speaking to PTI editors at the headquarters, Baniwal stressed equal treatment for all inmates, ensuring they receive basic rights without discrimination.
Focus on L-G as Arvind Kejriwal continues to be CM; experts: Any place can be jail
Technically, Kejriwal can continue as CM till he is convicted in a case. However, there are other practicalities in administering a state from custody or jail. The jail manual lays down specifically that an undertrial is allowed meetings only twice a week. Conducting Cabinet meetings and maintaining secrecy of government files would be difficult if carried to the Tihar Central Jail. Undwrtrials are allowed only specific documents, including court applications and vakalatnamas.
States, UTs told not to segregate prisoners on caste, class or religion
The Union Home Ministry has urged states and Union Territories to stop segregating prisoners based on caste and religion and stop assigning duties like managing prison kitchens, as the Supreme Court observed in January. The move follows clashes between Hindu and Muslim prisoners in 2022. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also advised states and UTs to seek financial aid for technology-driven projects in jails and to prioritize the physical and mental well-being of prisoners, including regular health check-ups for old and specially abled prisoners, as well as special check-ups for women and transgender prisoners.
Imran and Qureshi accorded status of high-profile prisoners, to perform prison labour: Report
Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former prime minister and ex-foreign minister of Pakistan, are serving their 10-year jail terms in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They are high-profile prisoners and will perform their prison labour inside the compound. The two leaders have been given the facilities provided to inmates in a better-class prison. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, has also been convicted and is assigned a female police staff at their Bani Gala residence, declared a sub-jail. Khan and Qureshi were sentenced in the cipher case, which involves a diplomatic cable and an alleged international conspiracy.
Navalny aides says he has disappeared within Russia's prison system
Navalny aides have been preparing for his expected transfer to a "special regime" colony, the harshest grade in Russia's prison system, after he was sentenced in August to an additional 19 years in prison on top of 11-1/2 years he was already serving.
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Speedy trial can become effective tool to address overcrowding in jails, says SC panel on prison reforms
The Supreme Court Committee on Prison Reforms in India has highlighted the "pitiful state of affairs" in the country's prisons, emphasizing that overcrowding can be addressed through speedy trial. The committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Amitava Roy, found that the living conditions in jails do not meet the standards set out in the Model Prison Manual, 2016.
Transgender prisoners must be treated at par with other inmates: says SC panel on prison reforms
The Supreme Court Committee on Prison Reforms has recommended that transgender prisoners should be treated equally and given the same rights and facilities as other inmates. The committee, led by former judge Justice Amitava Roy, has suggested that prison staff should receive training to appropriately interact with transgender prisoners and prevent abuse or violence against them.
Messaging from Bihar, politics above law?
In 1994, the court found Mohan guilty of leading a mob and lynching Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah. Mohan subsequently facilitated his wife from jail, to stand for elections as a Congress and SP candidate in the 2010 assembly and 2014 Lok Sabha elections, respectively. As a Tomar Rajput, Mohan apparently serves an electoral function for Kumar, who is desperately looking to expand his vote base after snapping his party's ties with BJP last year.
UP eyes early release of seriously ill, aged convicts
Prisoners over the age of 70 or suffering from serious diseases should be prioritised and action taken to ensure their release within two months, said a government spokesperson. However, the government has advised caution in this regard and directed that the UP Prisoner Probation Rules and jail manual be followed for the release. There are about 120,000 inmates lodged in 74 overcrowded prisons across the state.
Like any other Tihar inmate, Sisodia given basic items, food as per jail manual: Officials
A source said Sisodia brought a copy of the Bhagavad Gita along with him. Other items allowed by the court are yet to be received from his home. Sisodia also received some extra clothes on Tuesday, the source said. On Monday night, he was given basic items such as blankets, soap and oral hygiene products, and for dinner, was served rice, chappati, dal, among others, according to the jail manual, an official said.
Centre to bring Model Prisons Act: Amit Shah, asks states to adopt model jail manual
"After the prison manual, we are now going to bring the Model Prisons Act, which will bring about necessary changes in the law in force since the British era. Right now, we are holding extensive discussions with states and I am sure that it will be brought within the next six months," Shah said.
UP decides to do away with British-era jail manual
Under the new system, dishes like 'kheer' and 'seviyan' will also be made in the jail during the major festivals. During Ramzan, arrangements will be made for dates and fruits for Muslim prisoners, the minister added.
Deputy jailor of Banda prison, where Muktar Ansari is lodged, suspended
Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Administration and Reforms Lucknow Shailendra Kumar suspended the deputy jailor with immediate effect on Tuesday evening and attached him to Prison Training Institute, Lucknow.
Prevent prisons from becoming breeding ground for anti-national activities: MHA writes to states, UTs
The Ministry has suggested a regular inspection of the prisons. The order also stressed on the need to take appropriate measures to strengthen security arrangements and implement effective administration in prisons.
Tihar jail security: SC says passing of buck between MHA, Delhi govt needs to be dealt with
The Enforcement Director had made a startling revelation in November last year that it had unearthed a "secret underground office" in Tihar which was being operated by erstwhile Unitech founder Ramesh Chandra and visited by his sons Sanjay and Ajay when on parole or bail.
3.15 lakh or 65.90% prison inmates from SC, ST, OBC categories: Govt data
Of the total 4,78,600 prison inmates in the country, 3,15,409 or 65.90 per cent belong to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Class categories, according to government data presented in Parliament on Wednesday.
Lalu health stable, says Jharkhand prisons dept; Doctor gets show cause for comment on his kidney ailment
Prasad, who is serving jail term in connection with the multi-crore rupee fodder scam is presently staying at Ranchi- based Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)
Delhi riots:Not given medical treatment in jail for toothache for past 3 days, Umar Khalid alleges
The court directed the jail authorities to file a compliance report before it within two days. It said if the dentist was not available in the jail for check up till next day, Khalid may be taken to a dentist outside the prison also for the check up and for the treatment, if required.
We are providing sipper, straw to Stan Swamy, say jail authorities
Swamy had said he needs a straw and sipper as he has trouble eating and drinking because his hands shake due to the Parkinson's disease; his lawyers said jail authorities had confiscated a set he already had.
From sippers and sweaters to mail and mulaqats, how prisoners are being kept waiting for basics
Many political prisoners in Maharashtra and Delhi has been struggling for access to basic necessities these last few months. Often, it is many months before their smallest request receives a hearing, forcing one lawyer to compare the process to a badminton match with “shuttlecocks” being lobbed from one authority to the other.
Former Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala may be released on January 27, says K'taka Prison Department
"As per prison records, convict prisoner number 9234 Sasikala's 'probable date of release' is January 27, 2021, provided in-default fine amount is paid as awarded by the honourable court," Superintendent of Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara, R Latha said in response to an RTI query.
Strive to get data about reform and rehabilitation of young convicts: CIC to BPRD
The transparency panel has directed the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) under Section 25 of the RTI Act "to fulfil its objective and discharge its responsibility as a national think tank".
Lalu telephones people despite serving prison sentences: Nitish
The charge made by Kumar, who heads JD(U), was denied by Prasads elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who said he himself has not been able to talk to his father for more than a month.
V K Sasikala given preferential treatment in prison: Inquiry report
The Daily Report also showed that Elavarasi on that day had seven visitors, but the total time spent by her was recorded as 45 minutes from 2 pm.
Sewer deaths to invite jail term of up to 10 years
Several manual scavengers have died while cleaning sewer lines in Delhi in the recent years.
Framing of new manual for Tihar Jail not a 5-year project: HC to AAP govt
The new manual is aimed at bringing uniformity in rules and regulations governing the administration of prisons and management of prisoners in Tihar Jail.
Not a day of "special remission" given to Sanjay Dutt: Home Department
"Sanjay Dutt's release is exactly as per the rules and jail manual, just like a common prisoner. Not a single day of special remission has been awarded to him," the official told.
Course correction after Afzal Guru's hanging; new prison manual
The new model prison manual consisting of 32 chapters aims at bringing in basic uniformity in laws, rules and regulations governing the administration of prisons.
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