India and Pakistan exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen. Despite 167 Indians completing sentences, repatriation delays persist. Read the latest on this humanitarian issue.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations for the 35th consecutive year on Jan 1, 2025, under a 1988 pact. The two nations also swapped lists of prisoners and fishermen amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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.
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release to the UK ignites a firestorm over past online posts, citizenship vetting, and the complex legacy of Arab Spring icons. Read the full story.
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.
Kunduparambil Vineesh, convicted in the Drishya murder case, escapes from Kuthiravattom mental health centre. Police launch manhunt as victim's family fears for safety. Read the latest details.
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.
Ivan Miguel Falcao Patricio, convicted in a 2014 Goa narcotics case, has been transferred to Portugal under an international treaty to complete his sentence. Read the full details of the landmark transfer.
Chandramma, 80, released from Kalaburagi jail after 3 years, was abandoned by family. The jail superintendent helped her find shelter at Nemmadi old-age home. Read her poignant story of resilience.
An 18-year-old graphic designer, who lost his job to AI, and his NEET-aspirant friend arrested for stealing jewellery worth ₹16 lakh in Indore, inspired by the film 'Bunty Aur Babli'.
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.
Udaipur Police arrest CEO, woman executive head, and her husband for alleged gang rape of an employee. Medical report corroborates assault. Details of the shocking post-party crime inside.
A remand prisoner at Mattancherry sub-jail assaulted two assistant prison officers, causing fractures. The accused, Thanzeer, threatened to kill them post-release. Read the full details.
Parents of Sharandeep Singh, a youth from Jalandhar arrested in Pakistan, appeal to the Indian government for his repatriation. He went missing on November 2.
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 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.
Sahil Majothi, a 23-year-old from Gujarat, trapped in Ukraine as a prisoner of war after being forced to fight for Russia, sends a desperate SOS video to the Indian government. He warns others of scams in Russia.
Sahil Majothi, a 23-year-old from Morbi, trapped in Ukraine after being forced to fight for Russia, sends desperate video plea to Indian government. His family seeks urgent intervention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jabalpur Police arrests Amit Khampariya, a fugitive conman wanted for cheating, forgery, and the sensational Mandla proxy-prisoner scam. Read the full story of his 15-year deception.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes prisoner reintegration through skill development at Gurgaon event. Calls for a shift from retribution to correctional justice.