## Policy Summary: Delhi Prisons Amendment Rules, 2020
This document details the Delhi Prisons Amendment Rules, 2020, enacted by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The amendment, authorized under Section 71 of the Delhi Prison Act, 2000 (Delhi Act 2 of 2002), modifies the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018.
**Key Provisions:**
* **Short Title and Commencement:** The rules are designated the "Delhi Prisons Amendment Rules, 2020" and took effect upon publication in the Delhi Gazette on February 13, 2020.
* **Amendment to Rule 1322 II:** Sub-rule II of Rule 1322 of the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018, is amended. The revised rule pertains to individuals convicted of specific offenses, including:
* Dacoity with murder
* Terrorist crimes
* Kidnapping with murder
* Rape with murder
* Smuggling, including convictions under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
* Foreigners or members of organized criminal gangs
**Authority:**
The amendment is issued by order and in the name of the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. B.K. Puri, Dy. Secy. Home, is listed as the issuing authority.
**Notification Details:**
The notification number is F. No. 9822019HG715728.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Delhi Prison Act, 2000: A law pertaining to prisons in Delhi
Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018: Rules governing prisons in Delhi, being amended by this notification
Delhi Prisons Amendment Rules, 2020: The amendment rules to the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018, established by this notification
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: Indian law that prohibits, controls, and regulates narcotic and psychotropic substances
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press
B.K. PURI: Dy. Secy. Home, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
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HOME (GENERAL) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 12th February, 2020
F. No. 9/82/2019-HG/715-728.—In the exercise of the powers conferred by section 71
of the Delhi Prison Act, 2000 ( Delhi Act 2 of 2002), the Government of National Capital
Territory of Delhi, as per approval of Hon’ble Minister (Home), makes the following rules to
amend the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement:- (1) These rules may be called the Delhi Prisons
(Amendment) Rules, 2020.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette.
2. Amendment of Rule 1322 (II):- In the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018, for sub rule (II)
of rule 1322, the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“II. “Have been convicted for offences such as dacoity with murder, terrorist crimes,
kidnapping with murder, rape with murder, smuggling, including those convicted under the
Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and foreigners or members of
organized criminal gangs.”
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
B.K. PURI, Dy. Secy. (Home)
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