The Court was hearing a suo motu plea from 2013 regarding overcrowding and inhumane conditions in Indian prisons and jail complexes.
In its order on May 14, the Court slammed the States of Bihar, Jharkhand and Kerala.
“The [Amicus’] Note indicates a measure of slackness pertaining to approvals being granted for works to commence … This Court is not satisfied with the steps taken by the concerned authorities of the State of Bihar to indicate their seriousness towards addressing issues which are urgent in nature and cannot be casually dealt with”, it said.
For Jharkhand, it observed that the State ‘does not appear serious in taking immediate remedial measures’.
As regards Kerala, the Court observed that ‘nothing concrete is forthcoming’ as to follow-up actions on lapses which were detected.
It asked the three States as well as others to comply with pending directions and measures on a priority basis.
Source: Barandbench
