Behind Bars: A Study On The Challenges And Rights Of Women Prisoners In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 23
- 1 min read
Ms. Disha, Assistant Professor, SDM Law College Centre for PG Studies and Research in Law, Mangauru
ABSTRACT
In our country if a person is convicted for a crime, he has to face various punishments, including imprisonment as prescribed by the law and must go to jail if the court finds him guilty. Comparing to male prisoners, women prisoners constitute a small yet significant portion of Indian prison population. Women prisoners in India are entitled to equal protection of law and humane treatment as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Unfortunately, most prisons are overcrowded, unhygienic and not providing basic required facilities, which makes the women prisoners to suffer more than the punishment given to them. The women inmates face a lot of struggles inside the prison which make them feel low and may lead to mental health issues. Moreover, women prisoners face social stigma and limited access to legal aid, making justice elusive. This paper tries to highlights the various challenges faced by the women and also analysed the cases relating to women inmates in India and made an attempt to bring some suggestions that has been found in the area of study.
