Re-Inhuman Conditions In 1382 Prisons ... vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of custodial violence and unnatural deaths in prisons, emphasizing the need for sensitivity towards individuals in custody as mandated by Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court highlighted the importance of addressing overcrowding, unnatural deaths, and inadequate training of prison staff, urging authorities to take remedial actions. The judgment reinforces the principle that the dignity of individuals in custody must be protected and that custodial violence in any form is unacceptable.