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2018 (10) TMI 75 - SC - Indian LawsRights of prisoners - Held that:- Keeping this in mind and the dire necessity of reforms in prison administration and prison management despite earlier efforts, it was put to the learned Attorney General to consider the feasibility of appointing a Committee to look into the entire range of issues raised, not only in this petition, but also other issues that have cropped up during the hearing on several dates and from time to time. As mentioned above, the learned Attorney General accepted the suggestion of a Committee being appointed - The Committee will make its recommendations as soon as feasible. It may consider, if necessary, sending reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalized. It shall also make its recommendations to the State Governments. The Committee will devise its own procedure and formulate modalities necessary for accomplishing the task. It may appoint such advisers, institutional consultants and experts as it may consider necessary for any particular purpose. It may call for such information and take such evidence as it may consider necessary. All State Governments, UT Administrations and the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government will furnish such information, documents and other assistance as required by the Committee. The Committee is requested to complete the collection of data and information and make appropriate recommendations and submit the same to this Court preferably within a period of 12 months. The Government of India will make the services of an Additional Solicitor General of India, as and when required by the Committee for any assistance. The writ petition may be revived and listed as and when required.
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