Bare ActsThe Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026

Section 35

(1) Women prisoners may keep their children inside the prison until the child attains the age of six years

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(1) Women prisoners may keep their children inside the prison until the child attains the age of six years. (2) A child living with his mother in prison may be provided with health- care and such other facilities, as may be prescribed. CHAPTER-XI CUSTODY AND SECURITY OF PRISONERS