Rape, POCSO convicts not absolutely barred from open air camps: the Rajasthan High Court Full Bench has held that such prisoners are not totally ineligible for transfer, but have no automatic right to admission and must show exceptional circumstances. Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Full Bench on October 26, 2026 held that a prisoner convicted […]
The Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government to consider establishing an open-air jail exclusively for women. This proposal aims to provide a conducive and rehabilitative environment for female inmates, mirroring the benefits offered to male prisoners. The court’s directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the existing rules.
