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THE MAHARASHTRA State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) in a recent order held that the censorship of a letter by Taloja Central Jail, written in 2021 by lawyer and Elgaar Parishad accused Arun Ferreira to his mother on co-accused Stan Swamy’s death, was a violation of his fundamental right. Letters allow prisoners a sense of connection […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories, urging them to eliminate caste and religion-based discrimination in prisons.
The MHA said the prison manual also provides that no classification of prisoners shall be allowed on grounds of socio-economic status, caste or class.
The Centre has asked states and Union Territories not to segregate prisoners on the basis of their caste and religion
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Centre has asked states and Union Territories not to segregate prisoners on the basis of their caste and religion and to stop assigning duties like managing prison kitchens according to the discriminatory approach. India News | Don't Segregate Prisoners on Basis of Caste, Religion: MHA to States.