UPSC Editorial Analysis: Prison Conditions and the Crisis of Accessibility in India
GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Justice and Vulnerable Sections Introduction India’s prisons have long symbolized systemic neglect, overcrowding, and denial of basic human rights. The infamous Bhagalpur Blindings (1979–80) brought global attention to the barbaric treatment of inmates, marking a dark chapter in India’s prison history. Despite the Mulla Committee’s recommendations in …
