Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India
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Counsel (3)
Parties (2)
Case Significance
Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 23, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-813). A PIL under Article 32 sought directions to prevent torture and degrading treatment of prisoners in overcrowded jails and to create a mechanism for prison decongestion. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions on Open Correctional Institutions, Jail Visiting Lawyers, free legal aid for inmates, quarterly jail inspections, a prisoner integration program, and directed High Courts to append coversheets informing convicts about free legal aid facilities. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan. The judgment was delivered by Justice K.V. Viswanathan. Counsel appearing: K. Parameshwar (amicus curiae), Rashmi Nandakumar (counsel for respondent), Vijay Hansaria (amicus curiae).
Summary
A PIL under Article 32 sought directions to prevent torture and degrading treatment of prisoners in overcrowded jails and to create a mechanism for prison decongestion. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions on Open Correctional Institutions, Jail Visiting Lawyers, free legal aid for inmates, quarterly jail inspections, a prisoner integration program, and directed High Courts to append coversheets informing convicts about free legal aid facilities.
What was the outcome of Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India?
A PIL under Article 32 sought directions to prevent torture and degrading treatment of prisoners in overcrowded jails and to create a mechanism for prison decongestion. The Supreme Court issued compre...
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official India Courts portal.
Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-813)