Hany Babu and Anand Teltumbde, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, spent years in Taloja prison without trial. They describe overcrowding, medical neglect, and a system where 75% of inmates are undertrials. Read their shocking account.
India's real estate sector, contributing 8% to GDP, sees record office absorption & warehousing boom in 2025. Driven by digital shift & sustainability, 2026 outlook focuses on affordability & new asset classes. Read more.
India's female inmate population skyrocketed from 9,089 in 2000 to 23,772 in 2022. Experts blame stigma, harsh bail denials, and a system blind to women's distinct needs, especially mothers. Read about the urgent call for reform.
Paban Xess, an undertrial prisoner who fled after bail in a 2005 theft case, was arrested in Rourkela after two decades. The Bargaon police tracked him to his village, ending his life in Goa. Read the full story.
Revisit the fiery January 2025 confirmation hearing where FBI nominee Kash Patel defended calling Jan 6 defendants 'political prisoners'. Get the full details of the clash.
IIT Kanpur's Class of 2000 pledges a historic Rs 100 crore during its Silver Jubilee reunion, marking the highest-ever batch alumni contribution in India. Discover how this gift will transform the institute.
IIT Roorkee's 1975 alumni batch marked their Golden Jubilee with a Rs 45 lakh contribution for campus development, including electric carts and a proposed ultrasound machine, strengthening alumni-institute ties.
Three undertrial prisoners, facing serious charges like rape and murder, escaped from Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain using a folding ladder. Police launch massive manhunt. Read the full story.
A casual dinner chat about Zepbound weight-loss drug between US envoy John Coale and Belarus's Lukashenko paved way for prisoner release deal. Over 250 detainees freed, including Nobel laureate.
J&K and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of undertrials. Bench calls petition vague and politically motivated. Read the full details.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's petition on undertrial transfers, calling it politically motivated. Read the full details and court's strong observations.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of Kashmiri political prisoners, calling it a tool for political gain. Read the full details.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking repatriation of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of specifics. Read the full details of the court's decision.
An undertrial prisoner escaped from police custody in Amritsar. Five personnel, including an ASI, have been booked for negligence. Details on the manhunt and investigation inside.
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.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
IIT Bombay inaugurates a new 800-seat dining hall at Hostel 4, named after alumnus Dr. Pramod Chaudhari. The facility underscores the institute's focus on holistic student development beyond academics.
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.
Learn how the principle of contribution in marine insurance impacts claim settlements when multiple policies cover the same risk. Essential reading for Indian shippers and exporters.
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
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.
Bombay High Court demands answers from Taloja prison after an NDPS accused missed 66 of 69 hearings in two years. The court calls the lapse 'grave' and a shock to judicial conscience.
Delhi University professor Hany Babu, released on bail in the Elgaar Parishad case, speaks about his five-year incarceration, health struggles, and finding resilience. Read his powerful story.
Supreme Court expresses shock as an undertrial is not produced for 55 hearings. Probe ordered into systemic gaps, staff shortages due to VIP duties, and flawed prisoner transport.
A 24-year-old murder case undertrial died in Gonda divisional jail after sudden illness. Family alleges foul play, demands high-level probe. Details inside.
Supreme Court demands inquiry after an undertrial from Thane jail wasn't produced in court for 55 hearings. Shashi Jurmani, jailed for 4+ years, gets bail. Read the shocking details.
A routine security check at Mangaluru District Prison exposed an attempt to smuggle suspected MDMA hidden inside a toothpaste tube. Read the full details of the interception.