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Prisoners waiting 3 hours in morning to use toilets: Delhi High Court calls for more restrooms in jails
Update / Judgement Date
08 Aug 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Delhi High Court called for the installation of more restrooms in Delhi's prisons after it was reported that prisoners had to wait up to three hours in the morning to use the toilets. The court emphasized the need for basic human rights and dignity to be upheld in prison facilities. This order highlights the broader issue of prison reform and the importance of ensuring humane conditions for incarcerated individuals.