Orissa High Court orders formulation of scheme for children of prisoners
The Hindu
Bench issues order after plea highlights various issues in Odisha jails.
The Orissa High Court has directed that a detailed scheme be formulated for children of prisoners.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice A. K. Mohapatra passed a comprehensive judgment taking into account overcrowding in Odisha jails and other factors.
The Bench was hearing a case filed by a convict lodged in District Jail, Balasore. In his petition, the convict highlighted various issues concerning the jails in Odisha. Subsequently, the court appointed Gautam Misra as amicus curiae to assist the court.
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