CHRI writes to the CJI seeking directions to address concerns of rising COVID-19 cases in prisons
In light of the increased infections within prisons and as the country faces the second wave of the pandemic, CHRI writes to the Chief Justice of India, urging him to take cognizance of the situation and direct the High Powered Committees to review the situation in prisons in the state.
CHRI writes to the CJI seeking directions to address concerns of rising COVID-19 cases in prisons
In light of the increased infections within prisons and as the country faces the second wave of the pandemic, CHRI writes to the Chief Justice of India, urging him to take cognizance of the situation and direct the High Powered Committees to review the situation in prisons in the state.
Jail Mail : "The bitter truth is that our prisons are overcrowded..."
The 23rd of March 2020 marks a year since the lockdown and the directions of the Supreme Court on reducing the overcrowding in prisons after taking sou motu cognizance of the risks of COVID inside prisons. The order asked State Governments to set up High-Powered Committees (HPC) to identify categories for release of prisoners and monitor the same.
Children in Conflict with Law (Seven Stages from Apprehension to Release)
The pamphlet "Children in Conflict with Law" explains the steps involved for a child from the point when they are apprehended, up until their release in a step -by-step format. This resource has been developed for the children and their families to be aware of the process and to allow smooth navigation through the system.
Jail Mail – International Women’s Day 2021
In a year that was plagued with its own share of challenges, this Jail Mail highlights the main issues that continue to plague women prisoners in India ten years after the adoption of the Bangkok Rules on the treatment of women prisoners and non-custodial measures for women offender.
Guide on Defending Asylum Seeking / Refugee Children in Deprivation of Liberty in India
This handbook is intended for lawyers, human rights defenders and other functionaries, and includes pertinent information on the rights, procedures and institutional mechanisms that are available for the protection and support of asylum seeking/refugee children.
Responding To The Pandemic: Prisons And Overcrowding 2020
The pandemic has brought to focus the issue of overcrowding in Indian prisons with the Supreme Court taking cognizance of the vulnerability of prisoners and instituting a suo moto petition, In Re: Contagion of Covid-19 Virus in Prisons.
Handbook for the Undertrial Review Committee
CHRI’s handbook attempts to simplify the process laid out in the NALSA's Standard Operating Procedure on the functioning of Undertrial Review Committees for each stakeholder, enabling better coordination and to ensure effective working of Undertrial Review Committee in their district.
Lost Identity: Transgender Persons in Indian Prisons
This report sheds light on issues faced by Transgender persons confined in Indian prisons.
Prisons and Parliament- Monsoon Session 2020
The last parliament session - 'Monsoon Session' went on from 14th September 2020 till it was adjourned on 23rd September 2020. During the session, the Members of Parliament (MPs) posed questions to various ministries to seek information on the working of the government and therefore bring more accountability.