Illustration/Ravi Jadhav

The recent riots in the Byculla women's prison exposed more than one rot in the way prisoners are treated in India. The inmates were also venting their anger against a system that routinely ill-treats them. At such a time, a discussion around the nature of prisoners' rights in India is vital. This week, mid-day breaks down prisoners' rights in a country that guarantees them, but often doesn't deliver on it.