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Supreme Court strikes down rules perpetuating caste based segregation and discrimination in prisons | Judgement Summary

We summarise the 148 page landmark ruling that has directed amendments to prison manuals within three months

Kevin Sebastian

25th Oct 2024

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Bail

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Supreme Court directs state governments to address concerns surrounding the premature release of prisoners

In the hearing on bail policy reform, the Court also asked states to update information on the e-Prison module

Sushovan Patnaik

8th Aug 2024

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Saibaba

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A decade in incarceration: How justice failed Professor G.N. Saibaba

Saibaba speaks about how bail for the marginalised is a major blind spot for the Courts

Sushovan Patnaik

14th Mar 2024

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bilkis bano convicts

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Remission for convicts only if they respect the rule of law

The Supreme Court called out the convicts' abuse of process in the Bilkis Bano case

Advay Vora

16th Jan 2024

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bail

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Many a slip between jail and bail?

The Supreme Court must take into account both structural and practical issues that cause delays at every stage of the bail process

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COVID Coverage: Prisons-September 23rd 2021

The Court sought information on the internet facilities in prisons in order to implement a system for online transmission of bail orders.

SCO Editorial Team

23rd Sep 2021

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COVID Coverage: Contagion in Prisons

The Supreme Court took cognizance of the threat posed by the pandemic on prisoners and issued directions to the States.

SCO Editorial Team

23rd Sep 2021

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COVID Coverage: Prisons-July 16th 2021

Court seeks information from State Legal Service Authorities regarding implementation of previous orders on release of prisoners.

SCO Editorial Team

16th Jul 2021

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