The gazette notification introduces the Delhi Prisons (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which amends the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
These rules define 'incapacitated convict' and provide a framework for considering the premature release of such convicts who meet specific criteria.
Key Changes
Definition of 'Incapacitated Convict': An incapacitated convict is defined as someone unable to perform daily tasks, and is 70 years or older.
Applicability: The rules apply only to incapacitated convicts serving fixed terms of rigorous or simple imprisonment, and whose appeals have been decided by appellate courts.
Exclusions: The rules do not apply to convicts sentenced to death or life imprisonment, or those convicted under specific acts such as NDPS Act 1985, POCSO Act 2012, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act 1985, offences related to terrorism, cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency, or offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, or the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002.
Eligibility for Consideration: Only convicts declared 'incapacitated' by a Medical Board and who have served at least 50% of their actual sentence (excluding remission) are eligible for consideration for premature release.
Committee Composition: The composition of the committee to consider premature release is the same as provided in Rule 1247 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
Social Investigation Report: A Social Investigation Report, including feedback from the victim(s) of the crime, will be submitted to the Committee.
Evaluation Committee: An Evaluation Committee will assess the medical condition of the convict based on the Medical Board's certification. The committee includes the Deputy Inspector General (Prisons), the Superintendent of the concerned Jail, the Resident Medical Officer, and at least two specialist doctors nominated by the DG (Prisons).
Process: The Superintendent of Jail will process the Evaluation Committee's report and submit it to the DG (Prisons), who will then place the matter before the Committee as per Rule 1246A (4).
Committee Discretion: The Committee has the right to reject the release of a convict, and the Evaluation Committee's recommendation is not binding.
Final Approval: All eligible cases recommended by the Committee will be submitted to the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for approval of remission of the remaining sentence under Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973.
Impact Analysis
Suggested Action Items
Formation of Evaluation Committees: Form Evaluation Committees with the required expertise and representation.
Impact on Incapacitated Convicts
Negative: Strict eligibility criteria and exclusions may limit the number of convicts who can benefit from these rules. The committee has the right to reject the release.
Impact on Prison Administration
Improved prison management: Could potentially reduce the burden on prison resources by releasing incapacitated convicts who require significant care.
Impact on Victims
Potential concerns: Victims may have concerns about the premature release of convicts, even if they are incapacitated.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Prisons Act, 2002: The primary legislation that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to make rules for the administration of prisons in Delhi. Section 71(2)(xxxi) provides the specific power exercised in this notification.
Delhi Prison Rules, 2018: The existing rules governing the administration of prisons in Delhi, which are being amended by this notification.
Medical Board: The body responsible for declaring a convict as 'incapacitated' based on medical evaluation.
Evaluation Committee: A committee comprising medical professionals and prison officials that evaluates the medical condition of the convict and recommends whether they are fit for premature release.
Committee under Rule 1246A (4): The committee responsible for making the final decision on the premature release of incapacitated convicts. Its composition is defined in Rule 1247 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The final approving authority for the remission of the remaining sentence and premature release of eligible convicts.
Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973: The procedural law governing criminal proceedings in India. Section 432 provides the power to the government to suspend or remit sentences.
NDPS Act, 1985: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
POCSO Act, 2012: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881: Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985: Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
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HOME (GENERAL) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 29th January, 2024
F. No. 18/08/2023-Home (G)/258-266.—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (xxxi) of sub section
(2) of the Section 71 of Delhi Prisons Act (Delhi Act No.2 of 2002), the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of
Delhi is pleased to further amend the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 notified vide Notification of this Government
No. F.9/87/2018/HG/5980 dated 01.10.2018, namely:—
1. Short title and commencement: - (1) These rules may be called “The Delhi Prisons (Amendment) Rules, 2024”.
(2) The amendment shall come into effect on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. The following shall be added after Rule 1246 of Delhi Prison Rules, 2018:
Rule 1246 A:-
1. The “incapacitated convict” means such convict who is incapacitated and therefore, unable to
perform his/her own daily tasks and in addition, whose age is 70 years and above.
2. These rules are applicable only to “incapacitated convict”, who is undergoing either rigorous or
simple imprisonment for a fixed term of sentence, and his appeal against the convictions have been
decided by the appellate courts. However, these rules shall not be applicable to any incapacitated
convict or otherwise who has been sentenced to death or is a life convict or is a prisoner convicted
under offences under NDPS Act, 1985 or POCSO Act, 2012 or Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 or
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 or Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act,
1985 or any offences relating to terrorism or the cases investigated by National Investigation
Agency or offences under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 or Prevention of Money Laundering
Act, 2002.
3. Only a convict who has been declared “incapacitated convict” by Medical Board and has undergone
at least 50% of his actual sentence awarded (without counting the period of remission earned), after
conviction and whose case is covered under these rules will be eligible to be considered for
remittance of the sentence for their pre-mature release.
4. The composition of Committee to consider the case for pre-mature release through remittance of
sentence under Rule 1246A will be the same as provided in Rule 1247 of Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
5. A Social Investigation Report to be submitted to the Committee will inter alia include feedback
from the victim(s) of the crime involving the convict.
6. There shall be an Evaluation Committee comprising of following members to evaluate the medical
condition of the convict on the basis of certification of Medical Board:-
1. Deputy Inspector General (Prisons), Range.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
2. Superintendent of concerned Jail- Member Secretary.
3. Resident Medical Officer Jail- Member.
4. At least two Specialist Doctors of the relevant field from any Government Hospitals
to be nominated by the DG (Prisons) - Member.
The DG (Prisons) may also take opinion of any medical authority like AIIMS as it deems fit.
The Evaluation Committee may recommend whether convict is fit for premature release under this
rule.
Superintendent Jail shall process the report of the Evaluation Committee along with nominal roll,
brief history of case(s), his recommendation, the report of Deputy Commissioner of
Police/Superintendent of Police of the District (s) concerned, report of the Chief Probation Officer
(s) including the feedback of victim of the case(s) and submit to DG (Prisons), who shall place the
matter before the Committee as provided in Rule 1246A (4) with his recommendations.
7. The Committee as provided in the Rule 1246A (4) shall have the right to reject the release of a
convict and the release will not be the right of the convict.
Provided further that a recommendation of the evaluation committee to release a convict will not be
binding on the committee as provided in sub rule 4 of Rule 1246A.
8. All eligible case(s), recommended by the Committee, will be submitted to the Hon’ble Lt.
Governor, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi for approval of remittance of
remaining sentence for pre-mature release u/s 432 Cr.P.C. 1973.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
Sh. RAJEEV KUMAR TYAGI, Dy. Secy. Home (General)
Note:-The Principal Notification was notified vide No. F.9/87/2018/HG/5980 dated 01.10.2018 and
subsequently amended as under:—
S.No. File No. Date
1. F.9/87/2018/HG/6708-6713 05.11.2018
2. F.9/82/2019/HG/715-728 12.02.2020
3. F.18/191/2015/HG/1379-1392 23.03.2020
4. F.18/191/2015/HG/1649-62 20.05.2020
5. F.18/191/2015/HG/1840-1853 08.06.2020
6. F.18/71/2019/HG/1897-1905 16.06.2020
7. F.18/26/2022/HG/2672-2680 23.09.2022
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