Model Prison Manual 2016 Archives

Simultaneous Parole or Furlough for Co-Accused is “Ordinarily Not Permissible” but Not Barred: Delhi High Court

The High Court interpreted Note (2) to Rule 1212 and Note (1) to Rule 1224, Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, holding that “ordinarily” denotes restriction, not prohibition.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Addressing overcrowding in prisons, Supreme Court issues directions for expansion and uniform governance of Open Correctional Institutions

“Continued underutilisation, despite availability of infrastructure, reflects a systemic indifference to deploy reformative mechanisms and warrants immediate corrective measures.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Provide adequate infrastructure to implement phone calls and e-mulakaat facilities for inmates in prisons: Bombay HC directs State

Counsel for petitioner states that exclusion of Pakistani prisoners from operation of the Government Resolution dated 22-3-2024 is not lawful.