Supreme Court dismisses plea to raise number of prison visits by family members, lawyers

Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal noted that it was a policy matter and that without any such restrictions, it would be difficult for jail authorities to handle prison administration.

Supreme Court, Jail

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09 Jan 2024, 7:17 am

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking to increase the number of times family members and advocates can visit prisoners lodged in Delhi jails [Jai A Dehadrai and anr vs Govt of NCT of Delhi and anr].

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Delhi High Court

Supreme Court of India

Prisoners' Rights

Prisoner

Rule 585 of the Delhi Prison Rules