Convention against Torture

The Law Commission of India (Chairperson: Dr. Justice B. S. Chauhan) submitted its report on “Implementation of ‘United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment’ through legislation” to the Ministry of Law and Justice on October 30, 2017.

Key Points

• The Commission also submitted a draft Prevention of Torture Bill, 2017. India signed the convention on October 14, 1997 but has not ratified it so far.
• The matter was referred to the Law Commission in July 2017 following a recommendation by the Supreme Court.

Key observations and recommendations of the Commission include