Supreme Court gives states 4 weeks to provide data on open prisons

ONGOING EFFORTS TO ADDRESS JAIL CONGESTION

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued a directive to several states and Union Territories (UTs) to provide comprehensive information regarding the functioning of open prisons within four weeks. This move is part of the court’s ongoing efforts to address jail congestion and improve prisoner rehabilitation.

Open or semi-open prisons, a progressive concept in correctional facilities, allow convicts to work outside during the day and return in the evening. This system aims to facilitate the reintegration of prisoners into society and alleviate the psychological stress associated with traditional incarceration.