The Delhi government notifies a compensation scheme for families of prison inmates who die under “unnatural circumstances.” Under the scheme, eligible families can receive compensation of up to ₹7.5 lakh. The announcement follows guidelines set by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which the government cites as the basis for aligning the new relief measure with established standards. The scheme applies to deaths of inmates that authorities categorize as unnatural, and it is designed to provide financial support to the next of kin.
Both reports describe the same core element of the notification: a capped compensation amount of ₹7.5 lakh and eligibility tied to unnatural deaths while in custody. While the coverage does not detail the application process or verification steps, it indicates that the state is formalizing a relief mechanism for families affected by such incidents in prisons. The notification represents a policy response focused on compensating families in cases of inmate deaths classified as unnatural, consistent with the NHRC framework.
