Maintaining Family Ties: Legal Perspectives On Children Visiting Incarcerated Parents In India

Abstract

A multifaceted and frequently neglected area of legal and social concern in India is the convergence of children's rights and parental incarceration, especially concerning the rights of children to meet their parents in prison. This research study addresses children's legal rights to visit their imprisoned parents in India. It examines current legislation, regulations, and laws in order to assess their efficacy in safeguarding the visiting rights and welfare of such children. The study emphasizes the necessity of preserving family ties, the psychological effects of parental incarceration upon children, and the steps required to change the current legal landscape. This paper aims to present comprehensive recommendations to reform existing laws by thoroughly reviewing legislation, court rulings, and international best practices.