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Delhi Jails To Pay 7.5L For Unnatural Deaths
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 06:36 PM
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Delhi government has announced a compensation scheme for unnatural deaths in jails. The scheme will provide 5-7.5 lakh rupees to the families of deceased inmates.
The Delhi government has introduced a new scheme to provide compensation to the families of inmates who die unnatural deaths in the city's jails. The scheme, recently notified by the government, will provide financial assistance to the next of kin of the deceased prisoners. The amount of compensation will range from 5 lakh to 7.5 lakh rupees, depending on the circumstances of the death. This move is expected to provide relief to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in such tragic circumstances. The government's decision is a step towards ensuring that the families of the deceased inmates receive some form of support and compensation.