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Therapeutic And Humanitarian Approaches To Prisoners In The Criminal Justice System




D. Vinothini, LLM, SOEL, TNDALU, Taramani, Chennai


ABSTRACT


Modern criminal justice systems are slowly moving away from punishing prisoners harshly and are focusing more on helping them change for the better. This paper looks at the laws, human rights rules, and constitutional principles that say prisoners must be treated like human beings. By looking at famous court cases from India and other countries, this study shows that looking after a prisoner's mental health and dignity is a legal duty, not just a favor by jail authorities. The paper also discusses big problems like crowded cells and lack of staff, and suggests simple legal changes to turn jails into places where people can truly correct their mistakes and get ready to join back into society.


Keywords: Prison Reforms, Human Rights, Indian Constitution, Mental Health, Rehabilitation.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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