India's Supreme Court orders states to provide info on open prison systems within 4 weeks for evaluation.

India's Supreme Court has ordered states and Union Territories to provide information on their open prison systems within four weeks. Open prisons allow inmates to work outside the premises during the day and return in the evening, aiming to rehabilitate and assimilate them into society. The court's goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of these institutions in addressing prison overcrowding and rehabilitation issues.

August 26, 2024
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