D. Vinothini, LLM, SOEL, TNDALU, Taramani, Chennai ABSTRACT Modern criminal justice systems are slowly moving away from punishing prisoners harshly and are focusing more on helping them change for the better. This paper looks at the laws, human rights rules, and constitutional principles that say prisoners must be treated like human beings. By looking at famous court cases from India and other countries, this study shows that looking after a prisoner's mental health and dignity is a legal...