Rights of Prisoners in India
The Constitution of India ensures that every person is treated equally under the law or provided with equal legal protection while in India. This also applies to prisoners, who are guaranteed certain rights and should be treated as individuals. Indian courts, including the Supreme Court, acknowledge the fundamental rights of prisoners in India.
The Supreme Court has emphasised that regardless of the circumstances that led a person to commit a crime, prisoners must be treated with respect and provided with basic human rights, dignity and compassion.
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Crime is the result of a troubled mind and prisons should provide an environment for treatment and care.”
- Rights of Prisoners under the Indian Constitution
- Right to Life, Liberty, and Dignity under Article 21
- Rights under Article 22
Rights of Prisoners under the Indian Constitution
Right to Retroactive Law Protection, Limited Punishment, Double Jeopardy, and the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (Article 20)
- No conviction for any offense unless it violates the law in force at the time of the act.
- Punishment cannot exceed the penalty applicable under the law at the time of the offense.
- Prohibition of prosecuting and punishing a person for the same offense more than once (Double Jeopardy).
- Right of the accused not to be compelled to testify against themselves.
Right to Life, Liberty, and Dignity under Article 21
Constitutional Safeguard: No deprivation of life and personal liberty without lawful justification
Sacred Right: Personal Liberty under Article 21 is a fundamental and cherished constitutional right
Inclusive Protection: Human dignity is inherent in personal liberty, encompassing protection against government-inflicted torture and assault.
Rights under Article 22
- Right to be informed of grounds for arrest
- Right to consult with a lawyer
- Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
- Right to release on bail, except in preventive detention cases
- Establishment of 'Narcotic Commissioner' and 'Special Court' for certain offenses
Note: The views expressed in this article are of Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutes (SDDGPI) and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha
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Specific placement records for the Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) programme at Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutions (SDDGPI) are not readily available in the public domain. However, the institution reports an overall placement rate of 100%, with the highest salary package reaching ?
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After having B.Sc from Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutions, you should not expect any placement except B.Sc nursing course . Normal B.Sc will not guarantee you placements but B.Sc nursing generally offers you an average package of 3-4 LPA each year . You can pursue higher education or
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The eligibility criteria for the Sports scholarship available at SDDGPI to BSc students is given below:
1) Candidate must be the domicile of Haryana.
2) Annual income should be less than Rs. 1.8 Lakhs per annum for other categories and Rs 2.5 Lakhs per annum for SC category.
3) Academic Performance sh
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Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutions offers scholarships to the meritorious as well as the deserving candidates. Some of the meritorious scholarship eligibility offered by the institute are listed below:
| % Marks | Scholarship Criteria (% Tuition Fee Waiver) |
|---|---|
| 90% & above | 100 |
| 80 to 89.99% | 40 |
| 70 to 79.99% | 30 |
| 60 to 69.99% | 20 |
Condition for Continuation of Scholarship from second semester onwards:
| Condition | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 80% attendance in each subject + SGPA>9.0 in each Semester | 100% of Tuition fee concession |
| 80% attendance in each subject + SGPA>8.0 | 40% of the Tuition fee concession |
| 80% attendance in each subject + SGPA>7.0 | 30% and 20% of Tuition fee concession |
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Yes, Swami Devi Dayal Group of Professional Institutions is considered a really good institute. It has been A+ accredited by NAAC and has a rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 stars on the official website of Shiksha.
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