This will significantly put a curb on increasing the number of undertrials in prisons,” the committee said. Majority of the states and Union Territories have not formulated welfare schemes for transgender prisoners. Existing welfare schemes are being extended to them. Majority of the states and Union Territories have not formulated welfare schemes for transgender prisoners. Existing welfare schemes are being extended to them.

Source: Indian Express September 04, 2023 08:45 UTC