Phool Kumari vs Office Of Supdnt.Cent.Jail,Tihar & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, Phool Kumari, was entitled to wages for the work performed during her imprisonment, as per the applicable government orders. The Court found that the High Court erred in dismissing her petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, without adequately considering her claims regarding the nature of her work in the Medical Inspection room. The Court directed the authorities to assess and release the due wages for the period she worked, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for labor performed by inmates.