CHARLES SOBRAJ vs THE SUPTD., CENTRAL JAIL, TIHAR. NEW DELHI

The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a convict seeking better treatment and placement in prison, invoking Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that while imprisonment limits certain fundamental rights, it does not extinguish them entirely, and the judiciary has the authority to intervene when rights are violated. The Court emphasized that fair procedure is essential under Article 21, and arbitrary discrimination is contrary to Article 14, thereby establishing that prison justice is a continuing judicial responsibility to uphold the rights of prisoners.