Delhi govt proposes ₹7.5 lakh compensation for unnatural prisoner deaths, aiming to promote accountability and human rights.
The Delhi government has proposed a ₹7.5 lakh compensation for families of prisoners who die due to unnatural causes in custody, with the aim of promoting accountability and human rights. Exclusions apply for suicides, escape attempts, natural causes, or disasters. A committee will investigate incidents and may recover compensation from responsible prison staff. Reports will be submitted for transparency, including magisterial inquiries and medical history.
September 06, 2024
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