Do Prisoners Retain Their Right to Human Dignity?

Political activist Umar Khalid, incarcerated in Delhi’s Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) since 2020 due to allegations of involvement in the Delhi riots, offers a harrowing description of the living conditions during North India’s intense heat wave. Khalid’s account sheds light on the widespread suffering of numerous prisoners, particularly undertrials such as himself, who are legally presumed innocent until proven guilty.