Section 4 of The Prisons Act, 1894
Accommodation for prisoners.
The State Government shall provide, for the prisoners in the territories under such Government, accommodation in prisons constructed and regulated in such manner as to comply with the requisitions of this Act in respect of the separation of prisoners.
Summary
- The State Government is legally obligated to provide prison accommodation for prisoners in its territories.
- The prisons must be constructed in a specific way that allows for the separation of different classes of prisoners.
- The regulation of these prisons must also comply with the separation requirements set out in the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the duty to build and maintain prisons under this Act?
The State Government holds the sole responsibility to provide and construct prisons for prisoners in its territories.
2. Why must prisons be constructed in a specific way?
They must be built in a way that allows the prison administration to keep different categories of prisoners separated as required by the Act.
3. Does Section 4 allow State Governments to ignore separation rules if they run out of space?
No, the duty is mandatory; the State Government must provide accommodation constructed and regulated to comply with the separation rules.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 4 of The Prisons Act, 1894, who is responsible for providing prison accommodation?
2.Under Section 4 of The Prisons Act, 1894, what is the key design and regulatory requirement that prison accommodation must satisfy?
3.How does Section 4 of The Prisons Act, 1894 connect with Section 27 of the same Act regarding the separation of prisoners?
4.Under Section 4 of The Prisons Act, 1894, if a prison is constructed without separate facilities for female prisoners or unconvicted prisoners, which authority has failed its statutory duty?