KISHOR SINGH RAVINDER DEV ETC. vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court held that the imposition of solitary confinement and the use of bar fetters on prisoners without a fair hearing violates Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Court emphasized that prison authorities must adhere to principles of natural justice and cannot treat prisoners as devoid of rights. The Court ordered the release of the petitioners from solitary confinement and mandated that any punitive measures must comply with legal standards and respect for human dignity.