The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of increasing incidents of suicides, unnatural deaths, violence, mental health issues, overcrowding and inadequate psychological support systems in state prisons.
The Telangana Prisons Department is set to launch a Jail Museum in Hyderabad, offering visitors a unique 'life in prison' experience and insights into the history and functioning of prisons.
Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.
Delhi prisons are severely overcrowded, housing nearly double their authorised capacity, with undertrials making up the vast majority of the inmate population, according to the latest NCRB data.
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, to modernise the prison system, and the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026, to enhance transparency and accountability of societies.
The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, aims to transform prisons into centres of reform, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, focusing on inmates' human rights, transparency, and security.
A 41-year-old inmate at Mandoli Jail was allegedly stabbed by fellow prisoners, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault.
A remand prisoner, Sarath Prasad, lodged at the Alappuzha District Jail, was found dead in his cell on Sunday, in what police suspect is a suicide. He had been arrested for allegedly attacking a doctor and was remanded to the jail on Friday. An investigation is underway.
An under-trial prisoner escaped from Kalahandi district jail in Odisha by scaling a 20-foot wall. An investigation is underway, and a search operation has been launched to recapture the escapee.
The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Karnataka government regarding actor Darshan's plea, who is accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, claiming denial of basic amenities in prison.
The Centre's 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme has aided 458 prisoners unable to pay fines or secure bail. The scheme, launched in 2023, aims to provide financial assistance to those facing financial constraints.
Three prison officials have been suspended following the release of videos allegedly recorded by inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and raising concerns about mobile phone access within the facility.
Three prison officials in Bengaluru have been suspended after under-trial prisoners allegedly recorded and released videos from inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and making allegations against senior officials.
Karnataka's Home Minister announces stringent measures to curb the supply of contraband, including ganja and mobile phones, in prisons across the state, including the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems.
Punjab Jails Minister Ravjot Singh reviewed the functioning of the state prisons department and called for stronger measures to curb illegal activities in prisons. The meeting addressed overcrowding, high-risk prisoner management, and infrastructure improvements.
A CAG report has revealed significant deficiencies in the management and security of prisons in Odisha, including shortages of staff, infrastructure, and equipment, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates and the public.
Odisha Police have arrested Raja Sahani, an undertrial prisoner who escaped from Choudwar Circle Jail in Cuttack during last year's Durga Puja celebrations. He was apprehended in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, after months on the run.
An inmate in Neemka jail, Haryana, threw hot oil on another prisoner, causing severe burns and eye damage. The incident follows a recent murder in the same jail, raising concerns about security.
An undertrial prisoner in Jharkhand's Pakur district was found dead in her jail cell, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.
The West Bengal government has suspended two senior officials at Presidency Correctional Home following allegations that inmates were using mobile phones within the facility. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a network of organised crime was being operated from within the state's prisons.
The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories in India to develop a time-bound protocol for improving the functioning of open prisons, ensuring they serve as effective institutions for reformation and rehabilitation.
A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
Jashanpreet Singh, the founder of the 'Punjabi Devils' motorcycle gang, has been sentenced to over five years in prison in the US for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.
England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court over a 2020 incident in Mykonos.
The Supreme Court has directed a Bengaluru court to expedite the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, expressing concern over the slow progress of the trial.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that the temporary truce coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations commemorating the then-Soviet Union's role in World War II.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner, Azad, died at GTB Hospital in Delhi after being found unconscious in Mandoli Jail. His family alleges he was assaulted, prompting an investigation.
An undertrial prisoner in Thane, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly creating a disturbance, threatening jail staff, and damaging public property at Kalyan prison.
A 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Canada into the United States, coordinating operations to illegally transport people across the US-Canada border into New York.
The Supreme Court has allowed a plea seeking the premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi, a convict in the 2003 murder case of poet Madhumita Shukla, emphasising reformation over retribution.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) touted his claims of ending multiple global conflicts after he took charge of the White House and expressed hope that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war could become the next one resolved, saying he would "love to" make it the tenth.
The death of an undertrial prisoner in Buxar Central Jail, Bihar, led to protests by family members and locals alleging foul play. The prisoner, Rajendra Kumar Singh, was lodged in jail for allegedly selling liquor. Relatives claimed there were injury marks on his body and alleged he was beaten to death, prompting demands for an investigation and action against jail officials.
A Delhi court has granted the CBI's request to produce Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former executive of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), before a Mumbai court in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
The Delhi High Court has directed city authorities to develop a strategy for implementing the Supreme Court's directives on open correctional institutions, focusing on identifying prisoners suitable for transfer.
An undertrial inmate assaulted and injured a prison staffer inside Nagpur Central Jail when he intervened during a fight, police said on Wednesday.
Haryana government suspends jail officials after a terror accused was murdered inside Neemka Jail in Faridabad. The victim, Abdul Rehman, was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to attack the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the people of Diamond Harbour have been unable to exercise their voting rights for a decade. He assured people that the scenario has now changed, and the May 21 repolling in the Falta Assembly seat will re-establish voter rights.
A Thane court sentenced a convict serving a life term in a UP prison to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for orchestrating a 2015 extortion-linked firing incident against a local businessman from behind bars.
A 60-year-old murder accused allegedly committed suicide inside a jail in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday morning. The undertrial prisoner, Guddu alias Raja Vishwakarma, allegedly hanged himself using a towel in the bathroom of a hospital ward in the prison where he was being treated.
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