On paper, India’s prison system appears manageable. National averages suggest occupancy at around 121 percent, with budgets rising and new facilities coming online. However, the reality inside many jails is far more severe, with hundreds operating...
The West Bengal government has announced the release of 45 life-sentenced prisoners, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee describing the move as recognition of their good conduct during long years of imprisonment.
Emphasising the reformative role of prisons,...
