Supreme Court has directed several states and Union Territories (UTs) to provide complete information with regard to the functioning of open prisons; the court was hearing a matter related to congestion in jails. Semi-open or open prisons allow convicts to work outside the premises during the day to earn a livelihood and return in the evening.
On Monaday (11th March): The Chhattisgarh High Court has urged the state to consider introducing open jails, as overcrowding and prolonged incarceration pose significant challenges. The court highlighted the potential benefits of open prisons, promoting social integration and skill development for inmates. The state has been directed to assess the feasibility of implementing open jails by April 15.
