Budget: Rs 5 cr earmarked for aiding economically weak prisoner to get bail

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The budget documents, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday, show that Rs 5 crore funds have been reserved to help prisoners unable to afford the penalty or the bail amount.

Under the 'Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act' 2023, State Legal Services Authorities have established Legal Service Clinics in jails to provide free legal assistance to persons in need.

The Centre has earmarked Rs 5 crore in the 2025-26 budget

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Published On: 2025-02-01 @ 18:55:14 (9 hours ago)

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