IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/WRIT PETITION (PIL) (WRIT PETITION (PIL)) NO. 21 of 2026 =============================================

SUO MOTU Versus STATE OF GUJARAT, HOME DEPARTMENT & ANR.

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Appearance:

LAW OFFICER BRANCH(420) for the Applicant(s) No. 1 MR.G. M. JOSHI, SENIOR COUNSEL WITH MR. KM ANTANI(6547) for the Applicant(s) No. 1 MS.MAITHILI MEHTA, ADDL.PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for the Opponent(s) No. 1,2 =============================================

CORAM:HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MRS. JUSTICE SUNITA AGARWAL and HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.N.RAY Date : 04/05/2026

ORAL ORDER

(PER : HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MRS. JUSTICE SUNITA AGARWAL)

1. This is a suo motu petition registered as Public Interest Litigation under the directions issued by the Apex Court in the judgment and order dated 26.02.2026 in Writ Petition (C) No(s). 1082 of 2020 in the case of Suhas Chakma Vs.Union of India and Others

2. The issue before the Apex Court, subject matter of directions contained therein, is pertaining to Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) and concerning the provisions of Legal Aid to Prisoners. With respect to the issue relating to the OCIs, op