ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES CLINIC

PRISON VISITS
 VISIT 1: THE PRISON AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, CENTRAL
PRISON, BENGALURU.

Source: Picture clicked by Security Guard of Central Prison in Student’s Mobile

Location: Central Prison Entrance, Bengaluru

Source: Picture clicked by Security Guard of Central Prison in Student’s Mobile

Location: Central Prison Entrance, Bengaluru
On 2nd August 2023 Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Alliance School of Law, Alliance
University, Bengaluru with three faculty coordinators Prof. Mahantesh, Dr. Upankar and Dr.
Gyanashree and Student members visited the prison and correctional services, central prison
Bengaluru. The prison doesn’t hold back in providing rehabilitation to the prisoners. A prisoner
named Devraj designed a Butter milk machine in the prison as an engineer and built it for the
kitchen of Bengaluru Central Prison. The prison had a fully functional library, a well-equipped
hospital, a music room, lecturers for educational purposes, and recreational areas. There was a
nursery facility for convicts' and undertrial people's children under the age of six. For prisoner’s
development and mental wellness, they had a daily meditation for an hour. Nutritional intake was
taken into account by providing them with nutritional food. Prisoners trained by Radio City
Bengaluru ensured that a proper Bengaluru central prison FM was maintained. They all believed
music does not have a language which offers them good therapy in prison as part of recreation.
However, the prison could accommodate 4,500 prisoners, but the current population was 4,959,
(male-3665 & female 1294). Bengaluru Central Prison was properly maintained and hygienic, did
not raise concerns about prisoners' right to life with dignity. Those who aged 18-21, whether
criminals or undertrials, were kept separate and offered more recreational techniques to rehabilitate
them.

VISIT 2: OPEN AIR JAIL, DEVANAHALLI

Source: Clicked by the open-air jail security
Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

Source: Clicked by the open-air jail security

Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

Source: Clicked by the open-air jail security

Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru
Source: Clicked by the open-air jail security
Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

On 17th August 2023, A group of students at Alliance School of Law, Alliance University,
Bangalore conducted a study at the Open-Air Prison and Rehabilitation Centre in Bengaluru. The
jail was capable of providing space for 80 inmates and currently 42 inmates were present. The
students aimed to change the perception of criminals as bad by interacting with prison authorities
and inmates. The open-air prison promotes trust, skill development, and practical work experience,
while also contributing to the sustainability of prison operations through the production and sale
of cattles which is being reared through an association at government determined prices. The
system aims to instill responsibility, discipline, and work ethics in inmates, preparing them for a
positive return to society. Our visit to the open-air jail emphasized that a criminal past need not
define one's future. Mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. As the head
of the open-air jail aptly stated, "This place is not a jail for the prisoners but a prisoners ashram."
This phrase underscores the focus on correction and reintegration, emphasizing that inmates are
being prepared for a positive return to society.
VISIT 3: THE PRISON AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, CENTRAL PRISON,
BENGALURU

Source: clicked by core committee member

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

Source: clicked by core committee member

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru
Source: clicked by core committee member
Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

On 28th August 2023, Alliance University legal services clinic and faculty visited Central Prison
Bengaluru, a prison providing rehabilitation for prisoners. The prison has amenities like a library,
hospital, music room, and recreational areas like bakery and tailoring. A nursery facility is
available for convicts and undertrial children under 6. Daily meditation is also provided for
prisoners' wellbeing. The prison can accommodate 4,500 prisoners, with over 70% charged with
rigorous imprisonment. An undertrial prisoner, Govindraj S/O Arjuna, was arrested under the
Byadralli, Karnataka police station. He has committed offences under 366(A), 376 of IPC AND 4,
6 Section of Child Marriage Act. He is now working in a recreational area like bakery, hoping to
earn income for his family. The visit provided a positive educational opportunity for law students.
 VISIT 4: THE CENTRAL PRISON, BENGALURU

Source: mobile click by the AULSC teacher coordinator

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

Source: mobile click by the students of AULSC.

Location: central prison, women section- women cell library.
On 4th September 2023 the Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Bengaluru recently
undertook a significant visit to the Central Jail Bengaluru, demonstrating its commitment to
providing legal support and guidance to incarcerated individuals. A team of defense counsel along
with core committee members of Alliance University went for Prisoners’ case verification. The
clinic's objective was to address a wide range of legal concerns faced by the inmates, including
issues related to parole, bail, prisoner rights, and pending court cases. As pictured in the above
photo the student coordinator is interacting with the women convicts about their respected
advocate assigned to them, regarding the cases and time allotted as the punishment.
 VISIT 5: OPEN AIR JAIL, DEVANAHALLI

Source: members of core committee clicked the pictures

Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

Source: Clicked by Core Committee Member

Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

Source: members of core committee clicked the pictures

Location: Open Air Jail, Bengaluru

On 27th September 2023, Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Bengaluru got a chance of
visiting OPEN AIR JAIL DEVANAHALLI, Bengaluru. After entering into the jail premises, the
students were escorted to Block A of the jail. Upon arrival they were greeted by the head of the
Open-Air Jail. The officer not only helped the students in knowing the minute details associated
with the jail administration, but also diligently answered the question put forth by the students. All
the core committee members went for data collection of all convicted prisoners. Several questions
were asked regarding the holistic well-being of the prisoners. We got to know that the prisoners
there were taken on the basis of their good conduct and 10 years of living in the central prison. We
understood that changes in jails were happening along with changes in society, although at a
slightly slower pace.

VISIT 6: CENTRAL PRISON, BENGALURU.

Source: Picture clicked by Faculty Co-ordinator of AULSC in Mobile

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

Source: Picture clicked by Faculty Co-ordinator of AULSC in Mobile

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru
Source: Picture clicked by Faculty Co-ordinator of AULSC in Mobile
Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

On 1st October 2023 Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Alliance School of Law, Alliance
University, Bengaluru with faculty coordinators and Student members visited the prison and
correctional services, central prison Bengaluru. Worked with the Legal Aid Cell in the Prison and
studied cases of few undertrials and Surveys were done. As a result of this survey, it is evident that
the majority of the undertrial cases were related to punishment for murder, causing disappearance
of evidence of offence or giving false information to screen offenders, theft in dwelling house,
attempt to commit offences, making preparation to commit dacoity, Assembling for purpose of
committing dacoity, punishment for theft. And other cases are related to NDPS Act, PC Act,
Foreigners Act, SC/ST Act and POSCO. Mostly, all of them had Private Advocates and the most
intriguing aspect was that they were satisfied with the work done by their advocate.

Some of them are there for a period of zero to three months, two to three years and more than three
years.
 VISIT 7: THE CENTRAL PRISON, BENGALURU

Source: mobile click by the security guard

Location: Central Prison, Bengaluru

On 13th October 2023, The Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Bengaluru organized a visit
to the central jail, providing an invaluable learning opportunity for students. During this visit,
students gained insights into various aspects of jail security and the lives of the convicts. The
security measures in place were impressive. High walls, guard towers, and strict access control
showcased the commitment to preventing escapes. Inside the jail, students interacted with convicts,
offering a chance to understand their experiences. They observed rehabilitation programs,
highlighting the institution's efforts to reform offenders. It emphasized the importance of justice,
penal reform, and the need for a comprehensive legal aid system.
VISIT 8: THE PRISON AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, CENTRAL
PRISON, BENGALURU

Source: clicked by core committee members

Location: The Central Prison, Bengaluru

Source: Clicked by core committee members

Location: The Central Prison, Bengaluru
Source: Clicked by core committee members
Location: The Central Prison, Bengaluru

On 20th October 2023 Alliance University Legal Services Clinic, Bengaluru visited the central
prison Bengaluru along with Honorable Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and The Judges of
Karnataka High Court presided by DG and IG Karnataka Police Commissioners, Bengaluru for
tree plantation program organized by the Central Prison. He shared many important aspects related
to the prison with the students. He mentioned that we must save the environment by doing any
small activities. He advised the students to help not only society but also the state and the country
so that we live in a better and green world.