Published on November 2025 | Prison reform, correctional administration, rehabilitation, probation, parole,

Evolution And Development Of Prison And Correctional Systems In India: Historical Roots, Institutional Practices, And Community-Based Approaches

The prison system, as an integral part of the criminal justice mechanism, has evolved from institutions of punishment to centers of reform and rehabilitation. This transformation reflects a broader change in penal philosophy from retributive to reformative justice.