This term paper provides an analytical approach to conditions of Indian prisoners. It throws light on prison system with objective of knowing the trends of prisons, reformation, prison population, prisoner deaths and study expenses on prisoners. This paper gives a brief review of prison system in India and integrated theory of penology. A view of punishment that takes into account retribution and deterrence but emphasizes on correction, reformation, rehabilitation. The prison is a place where treatment takes precedence over custody is said to be foundation of prison reform.