~By Jugaad Singh Part I of the Blog dealt with the historical context and the legal background pertaining to prison food in India. Part II of the blog will be tackling the introduction of the Modern Prison Manual of 2016 as well as providing a global perspective of the problem along with possible solutions. THE … Continue reading NUTRITION BEHIND BARS: ELIMINATING FOOD AS A MEANS OF PUNISHMENT [Part II]
~By Jugaad Singh "No one can understand the reality of the prison experience until they've actually walked in the shoes of those who are incarcerated." - Bryan StevensonExecutive Director, Equal Justice Initiative INTRODUCTION Considerations about the quality, quantity and nutritional value of prison food are not something a person who has never been incarcerated loses sleep … Continue reading NUTRITION BEHIND BARS: ELIMINATING FOOD AS A MEANS OF PUNISHMENT [Part I]
-By Vidushi Gupta Introduction Prisons and correctional facilities are an essential component of the criminal justice system in India. However, very little attention is paid to the state of the Indian prison system. Particularly neglected is the group comprising undertrials within these prisons. The issue of undertrial prisoners in India first came to light in … Continue reading The state of undertrial incarceration in India
By Aditya Saraswat Introduction The number of women prisoners is constantly rising in India; however, the male-centric prison system in the country is denying some crucial rights to them which are extremely necessary for their reformation. One such right is the access to Open Jails. There is apparent discrimination in the selection procedure of inmates … Continue reading Open Jails for Women: The Disguised Discrimination
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