India, Aug. 2 -- The Delhi government has notified a compensation scheme for families of prisoners who die an unnatural death in custody, providing financial assistance of Rs.5 lakh to Rs.7.5 lakh, depending on the circumstances, officials said on Sunday.

The move, in line with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) guidelines, aims to ensure timely relief to affected families and strengthen accountability in prison administration.

According to a notification issued by the Home (General) Department, the Scheme for Payment of Compensation on Account of Death of Prisoners in Delhi Prison, 2025, will apply to cases of unnatural deaths in Delhi prisons on or after the date of its notification, officials said.

Officials said Rs.7.5 lak...