As per case facts, the Writ Petition concerns severe overcrowding in prisons and the under-utilization of Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) across India, despite previous Supreme Court directions and model frameworks ... for their reformative potential. Data shows OCIs are under-utilized, absent in many States/UTs, exclude women prisoners, have strict eligibility criteria, and lack uniform governance, reducing them to mere labor camps. The question arose on how to ensure effective establishment, utilization, and humane governance of OCIs to uphold the constitutional rights to dignity, equality, and rehabilitation for prisoners. Finally, the Supreme Court directed States/UTs to establish/restructure OCIs, address women prisoners' exclusion, and rationalize eligibility criteria. A High-Powered Committee, headed by a retired SC Judge, will formulate Common Minimum Standards and eligibility protocols. State Monitoring Committees will oversee implementation, and High Courts will monitor compliance through suo motu Writ Petitions.