3 verified cases involving Prison Reform, newest first.
The Supreme Court is monitoring the implementation of prison reforms aimed at eliminating caste-based discrimination in jails. The Court has directed 23 states and Union Territories to submit responses regarding compliance with earlier directives, noting that failure to respond may result in the personal appearance of senior officials.
The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Director General of Prisons on 28 October 2026 due to the administration's failure to implement open prison reforms as directed by the Supreme Court in February 2026. Following this, the High Court directed the Director General of Tihar Jail to provide a formal response regarding the non-compliance as reported on 29 October 2026.
The Karnataka High Court disposed of a suo motu public interest litigation concerning the rights of prisoners. The matter resulted in the state government formulating a formal compensation policy for inmates who die unnatural deaths while in custody.
