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Laws Regulating The Rights Of Prisoners




Nitin Rawat, Law College Dehradun


Introduction


The term " refers to somebody who is detained in a jail or prison for committing a crime against the law of the land. A prisoner, often known as an inmate, is someone who is deprived of their liberty against their will. Forceful restraint or confinement can revoke this liberty. Prisoners' rights refers to the rights of inmates when they are imprisoned. Prisoners have fundamental legal rights that cannot be taken away.


Basic rights include the right to food and drink, the right to an attorney to represent him in court, and protection against torture, violence, and racial harassment. The term " is defined under Section 1 of the Prison Security Act of 1992. The term " refers to somebody who is caught and convicted as a result of a court order or other legal requirement that he be taken in legal custody. The rights of prisoners are thoroughly discussed in this study, along with relevant case law

Comments


Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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