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A prison is a type of correctional facility used to imprison criminals. The inmates' reformation is the penitentiary system's goal. Despite this, prison institutions frequently conceal violence and vice behind their closed doors, which is harmful to prisoners' chances of changing their ways. Therefore, it is crucial to acknowledge and uphold the fundamental rights of inmates in order to support their reformation. When considering female prisoners, the issues associated with incarceration are magnified. Jail systems are not well-equipped to meet the unique requirements of women in prison because they are primarily built to serve men. According to the most recent figures, 19,913 women were housed in Indian prisons as of the end of 2019. Only 19% of these women are imprisoned in facilities just for women, with the bulk being kept in female sections of general jails. There is widespread consensus on a national and international level that the conditions of prisons and the women who reside there need to be urgently improved. In order to inform development efforts, this research examines the situation of women in Indian prisons, specifically in the Lucknow Women Jail. An attempt has been made to analyse the status of basic necessities available to women inmates with prime focus on the impact of imprisonment on their mental health. Furthermore, the paper seeks to provide potential suggestions for the betterment of the women prisoners.