Prison Reforms (PR)
âPrisonsâ/âpersons detained thereinâ is a âState-Listâ subject. Administration and management of prisons and prisoners is therefore the responsibility of respective State Governments/ UT administrations.
However, given the significance of prisons in the Criminal Justice System, the Ministry of Home Affairs provides regular guidance and support to States/UTs on various issues relating to prison administration.
States/ UTs are provided assistance in the form of financial aid for technology driven projects and by sharing contemporary best practices/ guidelines on varied aspects of efficient prison administration.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had prepared a Model Prison Manual, 2016 with the objective of ensuring uniformity in the basic principles governing prisons and had shared it with all States/ UTs for adopting it in their respective jurisdictions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had also reviewed pre-independence era acts, âThe Prisons Act, 1894â, âThe Prisoners Act, 1900â and âThe Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950â and prepared a âModel Prisons and Correctional Services Actâ in the year 2023 with the objective of holistically addressing all relevant issues relating to prison administration. The âModel Prisons and Correctional Services Actâ has been shared with all States and Union Territories on 10.5.2023 with the request to take advantage from the same and enact a Prison Act in their jurisdiction, with such modifications which they may consider necessary.
The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 has been enacted with the objective of providing relief to foreign prisoners in Indian jails and vice-versa to enable them to serve their remaining jail terms in their home countries. The Act came into force on 01.01.2004.
The Government of India has signed Agreements with 31 countries namely Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Egypt, Estonia, France, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom and Vietnam. In addition to the above, India has signed two multilateral conventions on transfer of sentenced persons, namely Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad and Council of Europe Convention on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, by virtue of which sentenced persons of member States and other countries which have signed/ acceded to these conventions can seek transfer to their native countries to serve the remainder of their sentence in their home country.
- Prison reforms â providing guidance to States/UTs.
- Providing financial assistance & guidelines to States/UTs for implementation of various schemes/projects aimed at welfare of prisoners and upgradation of security infrastructure in prisons namely, Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme, Modernisation of Prisons Project and E-Prisons Project
- Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 and signing of bilateral agreements & multilateral treaties on Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
- Administrative and logistical arrangements relating to Transfer of Sentenced Persons from India to foreign countries and vice-versa.
- Administrative matters of Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh.
- Adoption of Model Prison Manual, 2016 and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act by States/ UTs.
- Prison Reforms (PR)
- âPrisonsâ/âpersons detained thereinâ is a âState-Listâ subject. Administration and management of prisons and prisoners is therefore the responsibility of respective State Governments/ UT administrations.
- However, given the significance of prisons in the Criminal Justice System, the Ministry of Home Affairs provides regular guidance and support to States/UTs on various issues relating to prison administration.
- States/ UTs are provided assistance in the form of financial aid for technology driven projects and by sharing contemporary best practices/ guidelines on varied aspects of efficient prison administration.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs had prepared a Model Prison Manual, 2016 with the objective of ensuring uniformity in the basic principles governing prisons and had shared it with all States/ UTs for adopting it in their respective jurisdictions.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs had also reviewed pre-independence era acts, âThe Prisons Act, 1894â, âThe Prisoners Act, 1900â and âThe Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950â and prepared a âModel Prisons and Correctional Services Actâ in the year 2023 with the objective of holistically addressing all relevant issues relating to prison administration. The âModel Prisons and Correctional Services Actâ has been shared with all States and Union Territories on 10.5.2023 with the request to take advantage from the same and enact a Prison Act in their jurisdiction, with such modifications which they may consider necessary.
- The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 has been enacted with the objective of providing relief to foreign prisoners in Indian jails and vice-versa to enable them to serve their remaining jail terms in their home countries. The Act came into force on 01.01.2004.
- The Government of India has signed Agreements with 32 countries namely Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Egypt, Estonia, France, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom and Vietnam. In addition to the above, India has signed two multilateral conventions on transfer of sentenced persons, namely Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad and Council of Europe Convention on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, by virtue of which sentenced persons of member States and other countries which have signed/ acceded to these conventions can seek transfer to their native countries to serve the remainder of their sentence in their home country.
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The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules)
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372.19 KB
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NHRC monograph titled Suicide in Prison - Prevention strategy and implication from human rights and legal points of view 2014
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4.56 MB
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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Guidelines on investigating deaths in custody
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503.77 KB
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Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure for implementation of the Support to Poor Prisoners 'Scheme'
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4.16 MB
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Modernisation of Prisons Project - Implementation of CNA guidelines and designation of Implementing Agency by States/UTs
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336.95 KB
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Guidelines for Implementation of the Modernisation of Prisons Project in Prisons of all States and UTs
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2.85 MB
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"Letter to NALSA on Revised Guidelines and SOP for Implementation of the Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme"
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2.48 MB
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Revised Guidelines and SOP for implementation of 'Support to Poor Prisoners' Scheme
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4.16 MB
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Special attention to the needs of Elderly Prisoners in Prisons and Correctional Institutions.
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855.69 KB
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Aadhaar authentication of âprison inmatesâ and âvisitors to prison inmatesâ by the Prison Departments of States and Union Territories
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3.48 MB
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De-Radicalisation Programs and Counselling Sessions in Prisons and Correctional Institutions.
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2.83 MB
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Addressing the special needs of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) prisoners - implementation of 'Accessibility Standards' in Prison Infrastructure and amendment in the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023
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4.05 MB
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Implementation of the provisions of Section 479 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) by State Prison Authorities to Provide Relief to Undertrial Prisoners.
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1.58 MB
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Implementation of the provisions of Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) by the State Prison authorities for providing relief to undertrial prisoners
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2.41 MB
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Amendments in the âModel Prison Manual, 2016â and the âModel Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023â in compliance with the directions of the Honâble Supreme Court in W.P. (C) No. 1404 of 2023 dated 3.10.2024
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10.1 MB
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Celebration of 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Constitution of India under "Humara Samvidhan, Humara Swabhimaan" Campaign.
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2.78 MB
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Special Campaign for implementation of the provisions of section479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023 (BNSS) by State Prison authorities for providing relief to undertrial prisoners as part of celebrating Samvidhan Divas on26th November 2024.
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3.97 MB
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Implementation of the provisions of Section 479 of 'The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023â (BNSS) by State Prison authorities for providing relief to undertrial prisoners.
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3.57 MB
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Training of State Police and Prison officers and staff of all States and UTs on new aspects of the three new criminal laws â Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
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2.08 MB
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Use of technology in Prisons for strengthening effective Prisons Administration
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2.46 MB
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Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 - Letter to States and UTs
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2.3 MB
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Aadhaar authentication of prison inmates and visitors to prison inmates by the Prison Departments of States and Union Territories
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2.5 MB
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Measures for effective prison management and filling up of vacancies of Prison officers and staff in Jails.
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1.07 MB
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Conduct of Aadhaar enrolment/updation camps by UIDAI for prison inmates.
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871.54 KB
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Transformation@75- Celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with jail inmates
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327.69 KB
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Grant of Special Remission to Prisoners as part of celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav - addition of a new Special Remission Module in ePrisons
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7.3 MB
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Measures for effective Prison Administration and strengthening security arrangements in prisons, etc.
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1021.77 KB
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Programmes to be organized on 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
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643.39 KB
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Advisory on Treatment and Care of Transgender Persons in Prisons
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1.4 MB
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Advisory regarding absconding and escapee prisoners - use of ePrisons to leverage technology
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2.26 MB
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Advisory on Dealing with Mental Health issues of prisoners and prison officers
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6.79 MB
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Advisory on Consular Access to Foreign nationals in prisons, custody or detention
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1.39 MB
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Forwarding of the Order issued by the Honâble Supreme Court of India on 7.5.2021 - âContagion of Covid 19 virus in prisons'
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195.59 KB
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Advisory on Prevention and Control of Covid-19 in Prisons and Correctional Homes
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5.18 MB
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Advisory on Grant of Parole/Furlough to inmates and their premature release from prison-review of Guidelines
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1.47 MB
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Advisory on Precautionary measures to contain Covid 19 in Prisons
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429.96 KB
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Advisory on bringing attitudinal change in Prison officials â actionable point arising out of Honâble Home Ministerâs speech
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1.6 MB
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Advisory on addressing the issue of Overcrowding in Prisons and providing relief to under trial prisoners
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1.51 MB
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Advisory on safety and security of Prisons and prison inmates - Formation of High Security Jail in States
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2.01 MB
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Advisory on consular access to foreign nationals in prisons, custody or detention
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1.1 MB
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SOP for Under-Trial Review Committees (UTRCs) prepared by NALSA
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14.65 MB
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Forwarding of Report titled 'Women in Prisons' prepared by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to States and UTs
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1.9 MB
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Forwarding of Report of the National Commission for Women for improving the condition of women inmates in prisons to States and UTs
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1.39 MB
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Advisory on Recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Empowerment of Women on âWomen in Detention and Access to Justice
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15.19 MB
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Advisory on Resolutions adopted by the 5th National Conference of Heads of Prisons of States/UTs on Prison Reforms
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1.71 MB
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Forwarding of the Hon'ble Supreme Courtâs direction for installation of CCTV Cameras in all prisons of the country
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248.4 KB
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Advisory on use of Aadhaar for Identification of visitors to prisons
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8 MB
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Advisory regarding Access of prisoners to Aadhar/Nation Population Register in Correctional Homes
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675.43 KB
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Advisory on shifting high risk prisoners from the jail of one State/UT to the jail of another State/UT
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483.99 KB
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Advisory on the Guidelines for allowing visit inside jails by individuals/ NGOs/ Company/Press for the purposes of undertaking research, making documentary or interviewing the inmates, etc.
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1.01 MB
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Advisory on adoption of measures by the States/UTs for improvement of security of jails
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735.03 KB
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Advisory forwarding the Guidelines for reckoning half life spent in judicial custody of UTPs under Section 436 A of Cr.P.C
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1.24 MB
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Guidelines for safeguarding the interest of the Death Row Convicts
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1.23 MB
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Section 433 A of Cr.P.C and âRestriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases
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191.37 KB
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Use of Section 436A of the Cr.P.C to Reduce Overcrowding of Prisons
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145.76 KB
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Advisory regarding guidelines for educational programme for prison inmates
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25.05 KB
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Advisory on the policy for the treatment of terminally ill prisoners-inmates (TIPs)
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18.77 KB
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Advisory on improving the security measures in jails to avoid the incident of jail breaking
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13.46 KB
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Advisory for detention of mentally ill undertrial prisoners â Guidelines issued by the Supreme Court
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41.42 KB
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Advisory on Facilities to the children of women prisoners â Guidelines issued by the Supreme Court
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93.75 KB