Gujarat HC orders state govt to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to prisoner who spent 3 years in jail due to negligence.
In a landmark ruling, the Gujarat High Court has ordered the state government to pay ₹1 lakh in compensation to a 27-year-old inmate, Chandanji Thakor, who remained imprisoned for an additional three years after being granted bail in 2020.
The court found that Thakor's continued incarceration was due to the negligence of the jail authorities, who failed to open the bail order sent to them by the High Court registry as an attachment to an email.
The court held that the jail authorities had a duty to ensure that Thakor was released as soon as possible after his bail order was issued, and that their failure to do so was a violation of his fundamental rights.
The court also directed the state government to take steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future, and to review its procedures for dealing with bail orders.
The Gujarat government has not yet commented on the court's order.
Implications of the ruling
The Gujarat High Court's ruling is a significant development in the fight against wrongful incarceration. It sends a clear message that the state will be held accountable for its negligence in implementing court orders.
The ruling is also a reminder of the importance of ensuring that prisoners are treated fairly and humanely. Thakor's case is a stark example of how even a minor mistake by the authorities can have a devastating impact on a person's life.
Recommendations for the state government
The Gujarat government should take immediate steps to implement the High Court's order and pay the compensation to Thakor. The government should also review its procedures for dealing with bail orders to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
In addition, the government should take steps to improve the conditions in prisons and to ensure that prisoners are treated with dignity and respect.
Conclusion
The Gujarat High Court's ruling is a welcome step forward in the fight against wrongful incarceration. It is important that the state government takes immediate steps to implement the order and to take steps to improve the conditions in prisons.
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