The SIKKIM PRISIONS ACT,2007
sikkim · 2007
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- S. 8Section 8 defines various terms used in the Sikkim Prisons Act, 2007, including "convicted criminal prisoner," "criminal prisoner," and "habitual offenders."
- S. 11kept by Superintendent with this Act or any rule and shall report to the Deputy Inspector General/Sr
- S. 14of prisoner
- S. 16notice of death of prisoner
- S. 31Section 31 prohibits employing civil and under-trial prisoners in labor except with the Superintendent's permission.
- S. 32Section 32 regulates the labor hours and health monitoring of prisoners sentenced to rigorous imprisonment in Sikkim.
- S. 33The Superintendent
- S. 34In every prison them shall be a Medical Care Unit or a proper place tor reception of sick prisoners
- S. 36Section 36 mandates that all medical officer directions for prisoners, except for medicine supply, must be recorded and the jailer must note compliance with observations.
- S. 37Section 37 ensures proper admission and communication for prisoners, allowing legal advisors access without interference.
- S. 38("1) The Jailer may dernand the narne and address of any visitor to a prisoner, and, when the
- S. 44Section 44 outlines the objectives of prison educational programs to reform prisoners through constructive and moral development.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates vocational training and work programs for prisoners to promote discipline, work skills, and rehabilitation.
- S. 46l
- S. 47Section 47 outlines objectives for granting prison leave to inmates to maintain family ties, avoid continuous prison effects, and develop self-confidence and hope.
- S. 48Section 48 of the Sikkim Prisons Act, 2007 allows special leave for prisoners in special circumstances like family illness or marriage.
- S. 51Women prisoners shall be classified and kept separately as under, namely: -: and separation
- S. 55There shall be round the clock duty of female warders in tile lerna!e enclosures
- S. 58(1) !\s far- as possible arranqements for temporary release will be made to enable a prisoner to deliver chilo outside t
- S. 62frltrod~J(:tr1H or removal of prohibited articles lnto or from prison and communicate with prisoners
- S. 65(1) TI18 disctpllne in Prisons has to be maintained with fairness and firmness
- S. 73Section 73 of the Sikkim Prisons Act, 2007 mandates that prison rules be displayed in English and the local language for all staff access.
- S. 77During emergent situation involving security 0;' prisons and natural calamity such as landslide, epidemic, etc
- S. 78Section 78 resolves any interpretation doubts about the Act by referring them to the Sikkim Home Department for a final decision.