Jail Mail
Jail Mail is a regular series of Prison Reform Updates from CHRI for readers interested in the rights of prisoners and the reform of prisons as a matter of public concern.
RTI reveals MPs don't buck party diktat
Pic courtesy: Newsroompost.com 31 May, 2016 By Venkatesh Nayak According to a recent news report published by a prominent national daily, some newly elected MLAs in West Bengal were being required by their leaders to sign an oath of allegiance to their political party.
Uphold proactive disclosure of laws & amendments: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court 30 May, 2016 By Venkatesh Nayak The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgement has upheld an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing the Legislative Department, Government of India to upload on the official website a
CHRI Findings: Monitoring Indian Jails
May 12, 2016 All state institutions require monitoring. Closed ones even more so. Letting the outside in is particularly essential in prisons where the state has complete control over the lives of those who have lost their liberty.
Jail mail -RIOTS IN VARANASI JAIL ... SOME HARD FACTS ABOUT UTTAR PRADESH JAILS
Two jail riots have broken out in Varanasi district jail on consecutive days, 3rd and 4th April 2016. Media reports mentioned that jail superintendent was taken hostage and deputy superintendent was beaten up by inmates to ensure their grievances are taken seriously.
Supplementing "5 Cs" with "2 Gs" (good governance) - analysis of the Coal Ministry's RTI performance since 2005
07 April, 2016 By Venkatesh Nayak Recent media reports have highlighted a statement attributed to a serving senior bureaucrat in the Union Ministry of Coal about the inhibiting impact of the Central Information Commission (CIC) on the decision-making processes relating to development.
Transparency of Loan Defaulter Information in India
31 March, 2016 By Venkatesh Nayak Latest media reports indicate that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's banker to banks (Central Bank) has submitted to the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in sealed cover, a list of defaulters on loans, worth Rs.
Implementation : Processing Applications
Processing Applications and Appeals Under most right to information laws, specific officers within each body covered by the law are responsible for receiving and managing RTI applications and appeals .
Implementation : Raising Public Awareness
If right to information laws are to meet their objectives of encouraging more public participation and oversight of government, then citizens need to be completely aware of their rights and how to enforce them.