This case was registered on the basis of a petition sent to this Court, by a convict prisoner lodged in the Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail. He remains like many others - a nameless face in the pageant. According to him, the conditions prevailing in the prison where he is detained and in other prisons as well, are sub-human and have a trigger effect on crime and vice. He submits that some convicts enjoy the liberty to do what they like, making others feel indignant and rebellious. They get money through silent conduits in the jail and also Narcotic drugs. Often, the money is sent by criminals trained by them, who have served their term and gone out. Some jail officials connive with the prisoners. The case of one 'S.S.' who in league with two prison officials (since dismissed) committed robberies is pointed out. Another life convict 'M' who associated himself with habitual offenders committed an idol theft while on parole adds petitioner. Some of the habitual offenders sent to the Viyyur Jail find their way back to Trivandrum and other prisons, and their association turns first offenders into hard core criminals, according to petitioner. This will defeat chances of refor