News for 'tihar jail'

Mumbai attack: Tushar Mehta-led team appointed for trial against Rana

Mumbai attack: Tushar Mehta-led team appointed for trial against Rana

Rediff.com15 May 2025

He was sent to judicial custody on May 9 and lodged in Tihar jail after his custodial interrogation by the NIA.

Court to rule on death plea for Sajjan Kumar on Feb 25

Court to rule on death plea for Sajjan Kumar on Feb 25

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A Delhi court reserved its order on the quantum of sentence against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots for February 25. The complainant, whose husband and son were killed, sought the maximum punishment of death penalty for Kumar. The court on February 12 convicted Kumar for the offence and sought a report from Tihar jail on his psychiatric and psychological evaluation.

Pak spy Madhuri Gupta alleges harassment in jail

Pak spy Madhuri Gupta alleges harassment in jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Disgraced diplomat Madhuri Gupta, accused of passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence officials, on Friday alleged before a Delhi court that the jail authorities in the national capital were harassing her. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja sought a response from Tihar jail authorities on an application filed by the Indian Foreign Service Grade-B officer. "Tihar jail authorities are harassing me and threatening to implicate me," she said.

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Aaftab Poonawala, who is in judicial custody for allegedly killing his live-in partner, has asked Tihar jail authorities to give him novels and books, officials said on Saturday.

'In Tihar nothing happens without authorities' knowledge'

'In Tihar nothing happens without authorities' knowledge'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'Ram Singh was under suicide watch and such prisoners are never left alone. It is impossible for him to have committed suicide,' Professor S A R Geelani, who spent several years in Tihar Jail, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Dummy execution of Nirbhaya convicts conducted in Tihar

Dummy execution of Nirbhaya convicts conducted in Tihar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The four convicts are scheduled to be hanged at 5:30 am on March 20.

Overburdened Tihar gets CCTVs, jammers

Overburdened Tihar gets CCTVs, jammers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Another problem worrying the prison administration is smuggling of prohibited products tobacco and drugs into the complex, many a time with the active help of security guards and jail officials.

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will vote on Monday, May 20.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Contrary to common belief that celebrity inmates get 'special treatment', jail authorities say that they are not treated any different from other criminals. Sahim Salim takes a look.

'We were asked to kill jailed CWG officials'

'We were asked to kill jailed CWG officials'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

A Delhi court took serious note of the sensational claim by two undertrials that they were provided with a pistol and a knife allegedly by Tihar jail officials to kill two Commonwealth Games officials lodged in the high security prison on corruption charges.

Are VIP inmates in Tihar linked to call girls?

Are VIP inmates in Tihar linked to call girls?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

After the busting a call girl racket in high security Tihar jail in Delhi, a high-level probe that is being led by a director inspector general ranking official, is investigating whether any of the VIP inmates who are currently lodged have any links with the call girls.

Probe into special treatment to Kalmadi in Tihar

Probe into special treatment to Kalmadi in Tihar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Authorities from Tihar jail on Saturday ordered an inquiry into reports claiming that sacked Commonwealth Games organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi is getting special treatment inside the jail premises.

2 crore people shouldn't face trouble, go to them, Kejriwal tells MLAs

2 crore people shouldn't face trouble, go to them, Kejriwal tells MLAs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

In a digital briefing, she said that Kejriwal, in his message, said even though he is in jail, the two crore people of Delhi, who are his family, should not face any problems.

Afzal's family hasn't approached us: Tihar DG

Afzal's family hasn't approached us: Tihar DG

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The family of Afzal Guru, who was hanged two weeks ago at Tihar jail, has not yet approached the prison authorities to pray at his grave though the government has made the offer for his close relatives.

PHOTOS: Tihar staffers thrash each other in drunken brawl

PHOTOS: Tihar staffers thrash each other in drunken brawl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The two staffers have been suspended after the video went viral.

Does life term mean entire life? SC to hear triple murder convict's plea

Does life term mean entire life? SC to hear triple murder convict's plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The plea said if imprisonment for life is construed till natural life, then it violates the fundamental right of a convicted person.

Anna to leave Tihar at 10 am on Friday

Anna to leave Tihar at 10 am on Friday

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare will leave Tihar jail, where he has been camping since Tuesday after his release, at around 10 am on Friday to head for the Ramlila Ground which will be the site of his ongoing indefinte fast for a strong Lokpal.

Advani, Jaitley visit cash-for-votes accused Kulkarni in Tihar

Advani, Jaitley visit cash-for-votes accused Kulkarni in Tihar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Arun Jaitley on Wednesday visited Tihar jail to meet Sudheendra Kulkarni and former party members of Parliament lodged at the jail in connection with the cash-for-vote scam.

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The Jail authorities on Wednesday allotted the qaidi ticket (convict number) to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief, a highly placed jail official told UNI.

Jail inmates-generated sales rival India's largest companies

Jail inmates-generated sales rival India's largest companies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Jail inmates produced goods generating gross sales worth Rs 223.4 crore in 2020, according to the government's annual Prison Statistics India report. The amount ranks at 496th place if compared with the latest net sales numbers of S&P BSE 500 companies, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Delhi bus rapist's jail interview triggers a storm

Delhi bus rapist's jail interview triggers a storm

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Delhi Police has lodged an FIR and secured a court order restraining the media from carrying the interview.

Emotional Karunanidhi meets Kani again at Tihar

Emotional Karunanidhi meets Kani again at Tihar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

For the second time in one month, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Tuesday arrived at Tihar Jail to pay a visit to his daughter Kanimozhi.

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Jail officials, group to thrash out finer details to enable late night skype with Los Angeles-based buyers.

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Engineer Rashid can take oath as MP, says NIA; court order tomorrow

Engineer Rashid can take oath as MP, says NIA; court order tomorrow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as MP on July 5. Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh will pass an order on the plea on Tuesday.

Govt orders probe into Tihar deaths

Govt orders probe into Tihar deaths

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Man Singh (58), a head warden, died on Tuesday night at his quarters inside the jail. He had been under treatment for tuberculosis for the last several years, prison officials said.

INSIDE TIHAR: Rasam for Kani, chai for Kalmadi

INSIDE TIHAR: Rasam for Kani, chai for Kalmadi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

It is official now: VIP prisoners do get VIP treatment inside Tihar Jail.

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kejriwal had alleged he was not being administered insulin in jail leading to "alarming" rise in his blood sugar levels.

Delhi banquet to become 'fortress' for gangster's marriage

Delhi banquet to become 'fortress' for gangster's marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The Delhi Police has made a strategic plan to avert any incident knowing Sandeep's notoriety and his previous records, the sources said.

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

In contrast to their lavish lifestyle, all the five spent their night in a 90 square feet Tihar prison cell.

Tihar: 12 undertrials escape, 2 rearrested

Tihar: 12 undertrials escape, 2 rearrested

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

A massive hunt had been launched to track them down, the sources said.

In jail, ex-Haryana CM clears Class XII examination

In jail, ex-Haryana CM clears Class XII examination

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Chautala, who was convicted in the teachers' recruitment scam case, is now planning to pursue a BA course.

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the officials concerned of Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and the Tihar Jail to make arrangements for December 16 gang rape accused Vinay Sharma to write his BA first year exams from prison premises.

Tihar jailbreak: Fake cop held

Tihar jailbreak: Fake cop held

Rediff.com29 Feb 2004

Sandeep Thakur whisked Sher Singh Rana out of the high security jail by posing as a constable of the Delhi police.

SC dismisses bail, Kanimozhi to remain in Tihar jail

SC dismisses bail, Kanimozhi to remain in Tihar jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

In a major setback to DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV Managing Director Sharad Kumar, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed their bail pleas in the 2G spectrum case.

Hyd blasts: 2 IM operatives brought from Tihar

Hyd blasts: 2 IM operatives brought from Tihar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

As investigators struggled for a breakthrough eight days after the twin blasts, two suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives, who had allegedly recced the area of the attack, were brought here from Delhi's Tihar jail on Friday and grilled by the National Investigation Agency sleuths.

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who is undergoing treatment at New Delhi government-run hospital, had suffered a blood clot due to a head injury, though his condition is stable, sources said on Friday.