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Every prisoner in a prison shall have the following rights, namely:- (a) Right to human dignity:- Every prisoner in a prison shall, as far as it may be expedient and practical, be entitled to be treated with dignity and shall enjoy all the fundamental and other rights conferred under the provisions of the Constitution of India and any other law for the time being in force, subject to such restrictions as may be necessary by virtue of his incarceration or the larger interest of maintenance of discipline, safety and security inside the prison. Every prisoner shall have the right of protection against torture from physical and verbal violence, abuse and harassment, whether by staff or by fellow prisoners; (b) Right to basic minimum needs:- Every prisoner in a prison shall be entitled to the fulfillment of basic minimum needs such as adequate diet, health, medical care and treatment, access to clean and adequate drinking water, access to clean and hygienic living conditions including sanitation and personal hygiene, clean and adequate clothing and bedding, adequate legal remedies and access to due process of law, periodic interviews with family members and lawyers, who are notified to the Superintendent at the time of admission or later, subject to such restrictions as may be necessary by virtue of his incarceration, or in the larger interest of maintenance of discipline, safety and security inside the prison. Duties of prisoners.