Accommodation, Food, Clothing & Bedding of Prisoners

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Chapter VIII LIVING CONDITIONS

Statutory text

(1) Living conditions in every prison and allied institution meant for the custody, care, treatment, reformation and rehabilitation of offenders shall be compatible with human dignity in all aspects such as accommodation, hygiene, sanitation, food, clothing& bedding and medical facilities without any discrimination based on caste, gender and disability as prescribed under the rules.
(2) Every prisoner shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of wholesome and adequate nutritious food and drink based on nutritional guidelines prescribed under the rules.
(3) All reasonable steps shall be taken by the Prisons Department to ensure that environment in prison, the living and working conditions of prisoner and also of staff members are safe, healthy and free of practices that undermine a person’s sense of personal dignity.
(4) Clothing provided to prisoners shall in no manner be degrading or humiliating.

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