The Need For Prison Reforms In India (By- Chirag H. B)

Prisons play a very important role in maintaining law and order in the society. If prisons are limited to play the role of captivity then they might turn into “university’s for grooming criminals”. The State should encourage research and development in the field of prisons and prisoners to improve the living conditions of both the citizens and prisoners. Reformation and rehabilitation should become the most important goal of prisons and not custodial homes for torture. Correctional treatment gives the prisoner a chance to re-enter the society and most importantly get back his fundamental rights which will be suspended in prison. Enforcement of committee reforms are very important in reforming prisons. This has been an issue in India for quite a long time.
Prisons are only one method in reformation of prisoners and in the bigger picture education, economics, institutions  and social reforms need to be introduced to bring transformation in the society[1]. It is natural for a society to have anti-social elements so the State’s effort should be continuous which will help both the State in smooth functioning and prisoners in reforming. In India the central government should always have their guidance on state government in prison governance and should try to bring in reforms. Finally, prisoners can only be reformed and rehabilitated with good conditions and love.