a letter once a week at Government expense. If an under- trial
prisoner desires to write more letters in connection with his
defence, he may be allowed to do so at Government expense, if the
Superintendent considers this necessary? He may "also be
permitted to send other letters at his own expense.
Interviews of under-trial prisoners with legal advisors:
Rule566. Every interview between an under-trial prisoner
and his legal adviser shall take place within sight, but out of
hearing, of a prison official, A similar concession may also be
allowed by the Superintendent in the case of an interview with any
near relative of under-trial prisoner.
Explanation.-The term, "friend or relative", as applied to a
prospective interviewer of prisoners and as occurring in rules supra
is to be literally and strictly interpreted, i.e., no one should be
allowed an interview with a prisoners who is not entitled under the
rules, unless be can submit proof of a personal or intimate
acquaintence or near relationship. In the case of a relative, the
nature of relationship should be ascertained.
Application from legal advisers for under-trial prisoners:
Rule567. When any person desires an inter-view with an
under-trial prisoner in the capacity of his legal adviser he shall
apply in writing, giving his name and address, nature of case and
stating the immediate object of his visit, and shall satisfy the
Superintendent that he is a bona fide legal adviser of the prisoner
with whom he seeks an interview and that he has legitimate
business with him.
Confidential letters of under-trial prisoners:
Rule568. Any bona fide confidential written
communication prepared by an under-trial prisoner as instructions
to his legal adviser, shall be forwarded to that legal adviser and the
Superintendent shall not disclose the contents of the
communication or any portion thereof to any other person. For the
purpose of this rule the term legal adviser means a legal
practitioner within the meaning of Act XVIII of 1879.
Interviews with approvers:
Rule569. The Deputy Superintendent shall personally
conduct interviews with approvers, after these are granted by the [
Officer Incharge of prosecution in the District] and shall bring all
these interviews to notice of the Superintendent and also keep a
record in his report book. Such interviews shall be terminated at
once if any attempt is made by the interviewers to influence the
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