How a new law can ring in change at Delhi’s jails

The Model Prisons Act, 2023, implemented in May, has the potential to address various problems faced by Tihar Jail in India. These problems include overcrowding, illegal use of mobile phones by inmates, and drug abuse. The Act allows for the shifting of under-trial prisoners between states, enabling intervention in their communications. It also introduces punishments for possessing or using mobile phones, and encourages the use of technology in prisons for tracking inmate movement and managing prison systems. Experts believe that implementing these provisions can help improve the situation in jails.