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The Forgotten Inmates: Gender-Sensitive Prison Reform in North-East India

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February 05, 2025

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system.

- DR. PYALI CHATTERJEE

The Forgotten Inmates: Gender-Sensitive Prison Reform in North-East India

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer aptly remarked, "Every prisoner is a person, and personhood holds the human potential which, if unfolded, makes a robber a Valmiki and a sinner a saint." In India, the principles of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration (3Rs) form the foundation of prison management. These efforts aim to provide spiritual, moral, vocational, and educational development to inmates, enabling their reintegration into society as law-abiding citizens. The Indian Jail Committee of 1919-20 first recognized the importance of reformation and rehabilitation, while Justice Krishna Iyer's 1987 committee emphasized the urgent need for gender-sensitive approaches, particularly for women prisoners.

The condition of women prisoners in India continues to be a pressing concern. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), women comprised 23,772 of the total 573,220 prisoners as of December 31, 2022. Overcrowding remains a critical issue, with women's prisons operating at 60.1% capacity, and certain states like Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh exceeding 100%. Additionally, 1,537 women prisoners live with 1,764 children, complicating the challenges further. Most female prisoners fall within the 30-50 age group, followed by younger women aged 18-30. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recommends the early release of pregnant women, those with dependent children, and those who are ill. However, poor implementation raises questions about the actual beneficiaries of these provisions.

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