SC Directs States To Implement Reformative And Rehabilitation Programmes For Prisoners [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

27 Jan 2019 2:04 PM IST

"We direct the States to consider implementing the reformative and rehabilitation programmes contained in the 2016 Manual [Model Prison Manual of 2016]. In addition, it is open to the States to adopt any other correctional measures."

The Supreme Court has directed the States to consider implementing the reformative and rehabilitation programmes contained in the Model Prison Manual of 2016. The manual which has been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs refers to the education of prisoners which is vital for the overall development of prisoners. It also suggests physical education such as Yoga,...

SC Directs States To Implement Reformative And Rehabilitation Programmes For Prisoners [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

"We direct the States to consider implementing the reformative and rehabilitation programmes contained in the 2016 Manual [Model Prison Manual of 2016]. In addition, it is open to the States to adopt any other correctional measures."

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