What kind of facilities are available in jail for pregnant women?
The Saurabh murder case of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh shook the country. Saurabh, who returned to Meerut from London, was murdered by his wife Muskan Rastogi along with his lover Sahil Shukla. After the murder of Saurabh, his body was cut into a blue drum. Then it was sealed by putting cement solution in that drum. Both accused Muskan and her lover Sahil are lodged in jail. The police have adequate evidence against both. Meanwhile, a new twist in the case came when it was revealed that the accused Muskan was pregnant. In such a situation, let us know what are the rules under the Constitution for the jail -jailed pregnant woman, and how does the court take decisions in this case?
What is the rule in the constitution?
If a woman is pregnant, she is shifted to separate barracks with other pregnant women. All facilities provided to pregnant female prisoners such as regular examination, food and mental health are noticed. Pregnant women are not done any physical work. From time to time, doctors of the jail hospital keep checking the health of the pregnant woman.
Disclosure in Saurabh murder case
Is the punishment less?
There are serious allegations against both the accused Muskan and Sahil in the Saurabh murder case. In such a situation, despite being pregnant, Muskan is difficult to get any relief from the court. His punishment exemption can only be found in this case, when the court takes a decision on humanitarian basis.
At the same time, the sections of IPC and CRPC (CRPC) have some special sections and laws for pregnant women. In such a situation, it can be inhuman to punish him by keeping him in jail, not only that, it will also be a violation of his child’s rights. However, the police does not see such a situation in the case of Muskan.
How was Saurabh murdered?
Will bail be available?
According to Indian law, pregnant women can be granted bail on human grounds. Delhi and Bombay High Courts have also given relief in such cases. In such a situation, Muskan will get special facilities in jail, but punishment cannot be exempted.
Rules on death sentence
According to Section 416 of CRPC, if the woman’s death sentence has been fixed. If she is found pregnant before this, the court converts her sentence into life imprisonment. The Indian judicial system believes that there is no fault of the unborn child. In such a situation, until that child takes birth in the world and the right time of his care is not completed, the hanging of the woman is stopped.
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