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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
25th Oct 2024
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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
8th Aug 2024
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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
14th Mar 2024
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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
16th Jan 2024
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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
17th Oct 2023
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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.
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.
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.
16th Jul 2021
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