GANDHIJI’S LEGACY IN PRISON REFORM: AN EXAMINATION OF COLONIAL AND POST-COLONIAL SHIFTS

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DILSHA SELVAKUMAR , R. MANI , S. RAMASWAMY

Gandhian ideologies, Criminal Justice, Prisoners, Prisons, Human Rights Violations

Prison systems in colonial and post-colonial periods reflect changing socio-political views on punishment. Gandhiji's non-violent perspective influenced his ideas on penal reform after experiencing harsh conditions in African and Indian prisons. Colonial prisons in India were oppressive and aimed to silence dissent with poor conditions and brutal treatment. Gandhiji's firsthand experiences in Africa and India shaped his belief in non-violent resistance and the need for humane prison reform. He advocated for rehabilitation-focused prisons that educate and transform individuals for reintegration into society. Post-independence, India's prison system began to align with democratic values, focusing on prisoner rights and rehabilitation. Despite improvements, issues like overcrowding and inadequate programs persist, but Gandhiji's philosophy continues to inspire more humane treatment of prisoners through vocational training and educational initiatives. His approach sees prisoners as capable of redemption and contributing positively to society.

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DILSHA SELVAKUMAR, R. MANI, & S. RAMASWAMY (July-2024). GANDHIJI’S LEGACY IN PRISON REFORM: AN EXAMINATION OF COLONIAL AND POST-COLONIAL SHIFTS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(7), e1-e12. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2407361.pdf

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