IN RE-INHUMAN CONDITIONS IN 1382 PRISONS vs .

The Supreme Court emphasized that Article 21 of the Constitution mandates a life of dignity for all, including prisoners, and reiterated that fundamental rights do not vanish upon incarceration, as established in Sunil Batra (II) v. Delhi Administration. The Court identified critical issues in prisons, such as overcrowding and neglect of health, requiring urgent reforms. The judgment advocates for a therapeutic approach to criminal justice, recognizing prisoners as entitled to basic human rights and dignity, thereby reinforcing the need for comprehensive prison reforms.