INDIAN PRISON SYSTEM

The evolutionofthe Indian jailsystemfromantiquity tothe post-independence period is studied. It looks at the historyofpunishment, confinement techniques, and prison practices. The research also looks at how the jail system was affected by British colonial control, emphasizing how it suited imperial objectives and later improvements. Examined are the effects of overpopulation, such as living circumstances, access to healthcare, and the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Inorder to discover viable alternatives within India's socio-cultural framework, the research assesses current governmental initiatives and foreign standards. The results support structural changes to the Indian criminal justice system that put human rights, equity, and successful rehabilitation first.