Скачать или смотреть Prison Administration & Prisoners Rights | Maneka Gandhi Case Impact on Criminal Justice - Lec. 74

In this video, we explore the impact of the landmark Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) case on criminal justice system and prison administration in India.

The Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi expanded Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) by holding that “procedure established by law” must be fair, just, and reasonable. This judgment became the foundation for reforms in prison administration, criminal procedure, and rights of accused persons.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

✅ Maneka Gandhi Case (1978): Expanded scope of Article 21 and due process.

✅ Prison Administration Cases:
🔹Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration – solitary confinement, dignity of prisoners.
🔹Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra – women prisoners, custodial violence, speedy trial.

✅ Section 110 CrPC: Security from habitual offenders and Article 21 safeguards.

✅ Section 468 CrPC: Limitation for taking cognizance and the right to a fair & speedy trial.

✅ Plea Bargaining in India: Voluntary, fair, and reasonable procedure linked to Article 21.


📚 This lecture is especially useful for:

🔹Law students (LL.B, LL.M, CLAT, Judiciary)
🔹UPSC / State PSC aspirants
🔹Anyone interested in Constitutional Law & Criminal Justice in India

✨ By the end of this video, you will understand how the Maneka Gandhi judgment revolutionized criminal justice in India by protecting not only free citizens but also accused persons and prisoners.

📌 Fundamental Rights:    • Constitution (Fundamentals)