Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings On Prison Overcrowding, Seeks Compliance With SC Directions

Anamika MJ

4 April 2026 2:40 PM IST

  • Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings On Prison Overcrowding, Seeks Compliance With SC Directions

    The Kerala High Court has initiated suo motu writ proceedings to address the issue of prison overcrowding and to strengthen open correctional institutions, in line with recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of India.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M took cognizance of the matter following the Supreme Court's judgment dated February 26,...

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ is a Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Kerala High Court

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