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After which Judgment by Hon’ble Apex Court, the Ld. Magistrates and Ld. Sessions Judges are directed to personally visit jails under supervisory judicial role?

Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration 1979, Supreme Court

Banduva Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India 1983 Supreme Court

SP Gupta Vs. Union of India, 1981, Supreme Court

Hussainara Khatoon Vs. Home Secretary, State of Bihar

Explanation:

- Option 1: Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration (1979, Supreme Court)

Correct Answer.

In this landmark case, the Supreme Court directed Magistrates and Sessions Judges to visit jails regularly. The aim was to protect prisoners' rights and prevent custodial excesses. This case greatly influenced jail reforms in India.

- Option 2: Bandhua Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India (1983, Supreme Court)

This case dealt with bonded labor and broader human rights issues, focusing on labor welfare.

- Option 3: SP Gupta Vs. Union of India (1981, Supreme Court)

This is related to the appointment and transfer of judges, dealing with judicial independence, not jail supervision.

- Option 4: Hussainara Khatoon Vs. Home Secretary, State of Bihar

This highlighted the plight of undertrial prisoners and sped up the legal process, but did not mandate jail visits by judges.