News for 'tihar prison'

4 Nirbhaya convicts executed in Tihar over 7 yrs after crime

4 Nirbhaya convicts executed in Tihar over 7 yrs after crime

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) were executed at 5.30 am for the savage assault in an empty moving bus on the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern who came to be known the world over as Nirbhaya.

Yasin Malik goes on hunger strike in Tihar jail, alleges unfair trial

Yasin Malik goes on hunger strike in Tihar jail, alleges unfair trial

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Malik began his indefinite strike on Friday as he had threatened to earlier this month.

Ram Singh's death the third suicide in Tihar in 15 mths

Ram Singh's death the third suicide in Tihar in 15 mths

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Delhi gangrape accused Ram Singh's alleged suicide in the high security Tihar jail, which houses over 12,000 prisoners, is the third such incident in the last 15 months.

Delhi police get Bishnoi custody, will question him on Moosewala murder

Delhi police get Bishnoi custody, will question him on Moosewala murder

Rediff.com31 May 2022

During interrogation, the arrested criminals had disclosed that the weapons recovered from them were supplied by Bishnoi, a senior police official said.

Now, a de-addiction centre in Tihar Jail

Now, a de-addiction centre in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Constructed at a cost of Rs 1.76 crore, the centre in jail number 3 will help the prison administration provide better treatment under one roof to all the addicts.

Katara case: Mother moves HC against Tihar's decision

Katara case: Mother moves HC against Tihar's decision

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Neelam Katara on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court against the Tihar Jail authority's decision to shift convicts Vikas and Vishal Yadav, undergoing life sentence in New Delhi for killing her son Nitish in 2002, to a prison in Uttar Pradesh, their home state.

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court

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.

CBI takes custody of Shahabuddin

CBI takes custody of Shahabuddin

Rediff.com29 May 2017

His name has cropped up as an accused in journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

Prisoners turn entrepreneurs in Tihar

Prisoners turn entrepreneurs in Tihar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

In a small but extraordinary enterprise inside a prison, inmates create an exciting range of products.

Jain seeks court bar on media running jail videos

Jain seeks court bar on media running jail videos

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Special judge Vikas Dhull issued a notice to Tihar jail authorities on Jain's plea and directed the prison officials to file their reply by Thursday when the court will hear the matter.

Avoid unnecessary bail delays, decide Jain's plea on July 9, SC tells HC

Avoid unnecessary bail delays, decide Jain's plea on July 9, SC tells HC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti made the observation while disposing of Jain's plea against the high court's decision of adjourning the hearing of his bail application for six weeks.

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.

Maharashtra govt to start yoga and meditation in prisons

Maharashtra govt to start yoga and meditation in prisons

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

To mark International Day of Yoga, Maharashtra government has decided to initiate from June 21 physical, mental and spiritual training for prisoners across the state to help inmates come out of depression.

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who is currently serving a life term in the case, was virtually present for the the court proceedings from the Tihar jail in Delhi.

24/7 security cover, CCTV cameras for Kanhaiya Kumar in Tihar jail

24/7 security cover, CCTV cameras for Kanhaiya Kumar in Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Two Tamil Nadu Special Police personnel have been deputed to keep a round-the-clock watch over him and ensure his safety.

66 inmates, 48 staffers in 3 Delhi jails test positive for Covid

66 inmates, 48 staffers in 3 Delhi jails test positive for Covid

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

"None of those infected is serious. We are taking all precautions related to Covid-19," Director General (Delhi Prisons) Sandeep Goel said.

Campus hiring gives prisoners a new life

Campus hiring gives prisoners a new life

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Tihar jail is planning to go for a second round of campus placement interview of its eligible inmates by the end of this year.

From Tihar, Roy tries to sell the New York Plaza

From Tihar, Roy tries to sell the New York Plaza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Indian tycoon Subrata Roy is putting up the two trophy properties and another luxury New York hotel for sale to raise $1.6 billion for the bail bond that will get him out of Tihar, a sprawling New Delhi prison complex that houses about 12,000 inmates.

Alok Kumar Verma to replace Bassi as Delhi police chief

Alok Kumar Verma to replace Bassi as Delhi police chief

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A 1979-batch Union Territory cadre officer, 58-year-old Verma is currently serving as DG of Tihar prison and will serve as the top police officer of the national capital for 17 months.

SC seeks govt reply on Afzal's prison-change plea

SC seeks govt reply on Afzal's prison-change plea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a plea by Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru for transfer to a prison in Jammu and Kashmir from Tihar jail.

Sisodia returns to jail without meeting ailing wife at home

Sisodia returns to jail without meeting ailing wife at home

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

According to AAP sources, Sisodia's wife Seema was hospitalised as she felt unwell.

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The probe agency sought to intervene in a plea of Chandrashekhar, who is lodged in Tihar jail on charges of money laundering and duping several people, and his wife seeking their transfer to a prison outside Delhi alleging threat to their lives from jail staff.

55 Pakistanis freed from Tihar jail, to be sent to US and Canada

55 Pakistanis freed from Tihar jail, to be sent to US and Canada

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Fiftyfive Pakistani prisoners, who had been lodged in Tihar Jail since 2007 for illegally staying in India, have been released and are set for deportation. The prisoners, who include 19 women, were released on December 9 and will be deported to the United States and Canada, sources said.

2G: Kanimozhi, 5 others walk out of Tihar jail

2G: Kanimozhi, 5 others walk out of Tihar jail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Kanimozhi, arrested on May 20 in connection with the scam, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on Monday.

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Turning down the court's suggestion to appoint a lawyer on his behalf, separatist leader Yasin Malik on Friday told the Delhi high court he wished to argue in-person against a National Investigation Agency plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal is in a "habit of filing false complaints", the Tihar jail authority today told a Delhi court while responding to his plea in which he had alleged that he was being treated "worse than an animal" in the high security prison.

Anna set to step out of Tihar jail, resume protest

Anna set to step out of Tihar jail, resume protest

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Despite being offered release, Anna Hazare spent the night in Tihar Jail refusing to come out insisting on an unconditional release and permission to launch his fast at Jai Prakash Narain Park.

Man giving massage to Satyendar Jain is jailed for rape: Sources

Man giving massage to Satyendar Jain is jailed for rape: Sources

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"He is lodged in the prison in connection with a rape case and sections of the Pocso Act. Rinku is not a physiotherapist," the sources said.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Security has been stepped up in and around Jail no 2 of Tihar prison where underworld don Chhota Rajan was lodged on Thursday after being remanded in a 14-day judicial custody.

Former AAP MLA moves HC to get Kejriwal removed from CM's post

Former AAP MLA moves HC to get Kejriwal removed from CM's post

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandeep Kumar has approached the Delhi high court seeking the removal of arrested party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the post of chief minister of the national capital.

Soren to be kept in Jharkhand prison

Soren to be kept in Jharkhand prison

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The court also fixed January 16 as the next date for the his appearance in connection with the 1975 Chirrudih massacre case.

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Jain has been lodged in prison since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case in May.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

SC allows virtual appearance of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before TN court

SC allows virtual appearance of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before TN court

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Justice UU Lalit passed the order while noting that Chandrashekhar's counsel has no objection to this.

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Malik, who is in jail following his conviction and life sentence in a terror funding case, was brought to the high-security apex court premises in a prison van escorted by armed security personnel without the court's permission.

Excise scam: BRS leader Kavitha sent to CBI custody till Monday

Excise scam: BRS leader Kavitha sent to CBI custody till Monday

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

A Delhi court on Friday sent Bharat Rasthra Samithi leader K Kavitha to Central Bureau of Investigation custody till April 15 in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

AAP leaders behind Jain's leaked jail videos, we will reveal source soon: BJP

AAP leaders behind Jain's leaked jail videos, we will reveal source soon: BJP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

No immediate reaction was available from the Aam Aadmi Party on the BJP's allegation.

Jail videos: Court to hear Jain's plea on Tuesday for action against ED

Jail videos: Court to hear Jain's plea on Tuesday for action against ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The matter, which was scheduled to come up for a hearing on Monday, was adjourned for Tuesday since the judge was on leave.