ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT SEEKS DETAILS OF UP GOVT'S POLICY TO SEND CHILDREN OF JAIL INMATES TO REGULAR SCHOOLS

The bench while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has directed the competent verticals or departments of the State, including the Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of U.P., Principal Secretary (Prisons), Government of U.P., and Director General (Prisons), Government of U.P. Lucknow, to formulate a final policy in this regard and apprise the bench about the same.

The Allahabad High Court in the case Rekha vs. State of U.P. observed and has directed the State Government to submit a detailed affidavit concerning its policy for enrolling children of jail inmates (who live with their parents in prison) in regular schools across the state.

The bench headed by Justice Ajay Bhanot passed the said order wherein the court was dealing with a bail petition filed by one Rekha.

The court in the case noted that the applicant has a five-year-old child in jail.

When the Court in the case inquired about the child's education status, the bench was apprised that the child is attending the creche school in the jail premises, which is meant only for the children of inmates.