PHOOL KUMARI vs OFFICE OF SUPDNT.CENT.JAIL,TIHAR

The Supreme Court examined the appeal of Phool Kumari against the High Court's order which denied her wages for work performed in prison. The Court noted that the appellant was convicted under Sections 323, 342, and 307 IPC and had served 3 years and 10 months in Tihar Jail, where she performed soft labor. The Court held that the High Court erred in not considering her entitlement to wages for the work done, especially since other prisoners performing similar tasks were compensated, thus allowing the appeal and directing the release of her wages.