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April 18, 2026Open Access

Legal Framework for Prisoners' Rights in India: Role of the Judiciary and Prison Reforms

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BPBhagirath Naranbhai Patel

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This analysis reveals the judicial role in expanding prisoners' rights in India, suggesting reforms for better treatment.

Key Points

  • To explore the legal framework for prisoners' rights in India and the judiciary’s role in reforming it.
  • Examined constitutional provisions relevant to prisoners’ rights.
  • Analyzed statutory instruments such as the Prisons Act and Code of Criminal Procedure.
  • Reviewed landmark judicial cases affecting prisoners' rights.
  • Discussed challenges in the implementation of these rights.
  • Judicial intervention has significantly expanded the scope of prisoners' rights under Article 21.
  • Judicial activism has led to reforms and increased accountability of prison authorities.
  • Persistent challenges like overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure hinder prisoners' rights.
  • The need for coordinated efforts among legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies is crucial for effective reforms.

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Bhagirath Naranbhai Patel (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3213840886becb654060chttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19607223
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