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VOL. 11, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Role of judiciary in the protection of rights of prisoners: A path towards prison reforms
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Dr. Kusum Chauhan, Sahil Verma
Abstract

The concept of implementation of human rights in Indian prison jurisprudence could be traced after the post Indian independence period. Judiciary, by way of judicial activism, judicial interpretation and judicial pronouncements has led to recognition and protection of rights of Indian people in each and every sphere including the institution of prisons. Indian judiciary has consistently played a drastic role in the protection of violation of human rights of prisoners based on the fundamental rights envisaged under the Indian Constitution.

This paper deals with analysis and providing an insight into the ever evolving Indian prison jurisprudence. Along with that, an effort has been made to recognise the considerable role of judiciary in refining of unrefined colonial era Indian prison jurisprudence. Judiciary has played an eminent role in modernisation of prison jurisprudence, based on the changing dynamics of jurisprudence of penology. Hereby, an attempt has been made regarding analysis of role of judicial activism in transformation of Indian prison system, by giving more inclination towards human rights jurisprudence in judicial decisions, particularly in favour of prisoners.
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Pages:29-34
How to cite this article:
Dr. Kusum Chauhan, Sahil Verma "Role of judiciary in the protection of rights of prisoners: A path towards prison reforms". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 29-34
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