SC Raps Maharashtra Over Undertrial Non-Production in Court
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.
Category : Search result: undertrial prisoners
Gonda jail undertrial death sparks custodial foul play claims
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.
SC Orders Probe After Undertrial Misses 55 Court Hearings
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.
MDMA Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Mangaluru District Prison
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.
Undertrial escapes police custody at Ahmedabad hospital
A 28-year-old undertrial in a prohibition case fled from police custody at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Read the full details of the escape and the ongoing manhunt.
Narayan Sai booked for mobile phone in jail cell
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.
Engineer Rashid to Hold Hunger Strike on November 28
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 Military Grants Mass Amnesty Ahead of Election
Myanmar's military rulers release over 3,000 prisoners in major amnesty ahead of upcoming election. Analysis of political motives and international reactions.
Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary observed
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.
Murder convict gets 3 months jail for jumping parole
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.
HC orders jail reforms after prisoners' dance video scandal
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.
100 Palestinian Deaths in Israeli Prisons: Report
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.
Bail Granted But Prisoners Remain: Data Gaps Exposed
Shocking report reveals hundreds remain imprisoned despite bail grants due to systemic failures. Learn how data gaps and bureaucratic delays deny freedom to undertrials across India.
Dilli Chalo: Farmers March to Shambhu, Police Issue Traffic Plan
Farmers from Punjab march toward Delhi via Shambhu border protesting Sikh prisoners' rights and honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom. Police implement traffic diversions.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail after 6-year incarceration
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants bail to double murder accused after 6 years in jail, citing violation of right to speedy trial under Article 21. Read the full details.
HC grants bail to double murder accused after 6 years
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to Surjeet Mourya, citing prolonged incarceration violates constitutional right to speedy trial under Article 21. Details inside.
Innocent Behind Bars: Should State Pay Compensation?
Exploring the legal battle for compensation when innocent people spend years in jail. Should the state pay for judicial errors? Read this compelling analysis.
Ranchi Jail: Prisoners' Dance Video Goes Viral, Officials Suspended
A controversial video showing inmates dancing in Ranchi jail goes viral, prompting immediate disciplinary action and raising serious questions about prison management in Jharkhand.
Women's Panel Chief Visits Amritsar Jail, Hears Prisoners
Punjab State Women's Commission Chairperson Dr. Manisha Gulati conducted a surprise inspection of Amritsar Central Jail, interacting with female inmates and addressing their concerns about medical facilities and legal aid.
Iran frees two French nationals from prison: Macron
In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has freed two French citizens who were imprisoned in the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced their release, marking a positive turn in Franco-Iranian relations.
Mufti appears before J&K HC over undertrials transfer
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti appears before High Court challenging transfer of Kashmiri undertrials to prisons outside the union territory. Key legal arguments and human rights concerns discussed.
Ex-Israeli Army Lawyer Arrested Over Abuse Video
Shocking developments as former Israeli army top lawyer faces arrest following leaked footage revealing alleged Palestinian detainee abuse. Investigation uncovers military misconduct scandal.
India's Prison Crisis: The Human Cost Revealed
An in-depth look at India's crumbling prison system where overcrowding, undertrials, and inadequate healthcare create a human rights catastrophe.
Freed Gazan prisoners pass from one hell to another
Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails return to find their homes destroyed and families displaced in war-torn Gaza, trading one form of captivity for another.
Trump considers releasing 'Palestinian Mandela' Barghouti
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly advocating for the release of Marwan Barghouti, often called the 'Palestinian Mandela,' as Israel faces mounting American pressure to pursue diplomatic solutions in the region.
Trump Mulls Israel Freeing Palestinian Leader Barghouti
Former US President Donald Trump sparks debate by questioning if Israel should free prominent Palestinian political figure Marwan Barghouti, potentially reshaping Middle East peace dynamics.
India's Hanging Paradox: Why Death Penalty Persists
Explore India's complex relationship with the death penalty as most nations abandon executions. Discover the legal, social, and political factors keeping hanging alive in Indian prisons.
13 Hostage Remains Still Held in Gaza: The Untold Story
Heart-wrenching details emerge about 13 Israeli hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza, including women, soldiers, and elderly Holocaust survivors.
Ludhiana Jail Escapee Nabbed in Bihar After Week
An undertrial prisoner who escaped from Ludhiana Central Jail has been apprehended by Punjab Police in Bihar after a massive interstate operation. Discover the dramatic details of the capture.
SC Orders Evidence Save in Mumbai Custodial Death
SC mandates Mumbai authorities to secure all evidence including CCTV footage and medical documents of undertrial who died in custody, raising serious questions about prison conditions.
Page 1 of 2