Examine the need of Prison reforms in India.
Approach of the Answer
- Introduction: Introduce the need of prison reforms by citing recent issues in news.
- Body: Identify the challenges of Indian prisons and the effect of those impediments.
- Conclusion: Suggest measures to deal with the challenges.
Answer
Recently, a Supreme Court-appointed committee headed by Justice Amitava Roy (retd.) to reform prisons submitted its report to the Chief Justice of India giving several suggestions to improve the living conditions in Indian prisons.
Issues in Prisons of India
- Indian prisons are Overcrowded with some of the prisons overcrowded by a staggering 500%. Both the prisoner and his guard equally suffer human ....
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