Kerala HC: No discrimination in prison emergency leave
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Maharashtra prison department extends Ayushman Bharat health insurance to all inmates, focusing on elderly prisoners. Special drive ensures cashless treatment. Read more.
Indian Coast Guard inspects salvaged fishing trawler FB Paramita-11 that sank after a collision with a Bangladeshi vessel. 11 rescued, 2 bodies recovered. Investigation ongoing to ensure fishermen safety.
Indian Coast Guard and Navy detain 35 Bangladeshi fishermen in two trawlers for illegal entry. One vessel allegedly caught banned fish. Read the full details.
Calcutta High Court orders East Kolkata Wetlands Authority to respond in 60 days after fishermen allege illegal wall blocks their fishing grounds for 40+ years. Read the full story.
Bodies of two fishermen recovered from FB Paramita-11 trawler that sank after alleged hit by Bangladeshi vessel. Three remain missing. Details on the tragic incident and ongoing search.
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, announced a Continuous Legal Education programme for advocates with under 5 years experience and an undertrial prisoners project. Read more.
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) recently held a successful two-day workshop for Ujani fishermen, focusing on promoting indigenous fish species to enhance their earnings and ecological balance. Discover how this initiative is making waves.
A Goan fishing canoe with four fishermen, missing since Monday, was located off Karwar and brought to Talpona jetty. The rescue involved the Indian Coast Guard and Goa coastal police. Read the full story.
An Indian fisherman was killed with a spear-like weapon before a Bangladeshi patrol vessel hit their trawler near the maritime boundary. Five remain missing. Authorities are investigating.
Four fishermen from Nagapattinam clung to a capsized boat for four hours in turbulent seas off Kodiyakkarai before a dramatic rescue by fellow fishermen. Read their harrowing survival story.
Gujarat police's 'Operation Karawaas' recaptured 41 convicts who skipped parole & 41 undertrials who jumped bail. Six had been absconding for over a decade. Read the full report.
A fishing trawler from Kolkata capsized near the India-Bangladesh maritime boundary. While 11 rescued, 5 remain missing. Allegations of collision emerge. Read the full story.
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
At Karwar Navy Day, Rear Admiral Vikram Menon pledged cooperation with fishermen, calling them vital coastal eyes. The Navy seeks a long-term solution balancing security and community needs.
Coastal security police detain 13 Bangladeshi fishermen near Srikakulam coast after they accidentally crossed the maritime border. Read the full story for details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin accuses BJP government of ignoring state's demands despite highest tax contribution. 12 resolutions passed ahead of Parliament session.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in southern states and cold wave conditions in Rajasthan through first week of December. Fishermen advised to avoid sea activities.
Convict Narayan Sai faces new charges after jail staff found a mobile phone, SIM card, and battery hidden in his high-security cell at Surat's Lajpore Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Jailed MP Engineer Rashid announces hunger strike on November 28 demanding release of Kashmiri prisoners. The protest highlights ongoing detention issues in Tihar Jail.
Myanmar's military rulers release over 3,000 prisoners in major amnesty ahead of upcoming election. Analysis of political motives and international reactions.
India gears up for days of severe weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and cyclonic activity impacting southern and eastern regions. IMD issues critical advisories for fishermen and coastal areas.
Thousands gather at Sikh holy sites for Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary. Akal Takht Jathedar criticizes governments over Sikh rights and prisoner releases. Read full coverage.
Chandigarh court sentences murder convict Inderjit Singh to 3 months imprisonment for abusing parole concession. Life term prisoner failed to surrender after 28-day parole in 2024.
India Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and rough seas across southern, eastern, and northeastern India from November 25-30. Tamil Nadu faces most intense rainfall phase.
IMD issues cyclone alert for Andaman & Nicobar Islands with heavy rainfall and high waves expected. Fishermen advised not to venture into sea until November 23. Stay updated.
Jharkhand High Court mandates immediate appointment of Birsa Munda Jail superintendent and regular inspections after viral dance video of undertrials. Next hearing on January 5.
Human rights group reveals nearly 100 Palestinian prisoners died in Israeli custody over two years, with true death toll likely higher. Urgent international action needed.