Geneva Convention

Geneva Convention definites the set of rules to protect the prisoners of WAR.
The rules first setup in 1929 and later they were amended in 1949 after WORLD WAR TWO

Total four Geneva convention held.

Third Geneva convention drafted the rules abouts POW and how he or she will be treated.

POW are members of armed forces of one party and who fall in the hands of other party.

Some other persins can be treated as POWs under some circumstances.

As per Geneva Convention

POWs detention is not form of punishment.

POWs must be released and repatriated immediately.

POWs must be treated humanely in all circumstances.