An undertrial prisoner in Dhanbad Divisional Jail, accused of murdering his wife, died after his health deteriorated. A post-mortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death.
An undertrial prisoner in Delhi's Mandoli Jail was allegedly attacked by three fellow inmates with a sharp object inside a punishment cell, leading to a police investigation.
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.
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 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.
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.
An undertrial prisoner in Thane, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly creating a disturbance, threatening jail staff, and damaging public property at Kalyan prison.
An undertrial inmate assaulted and injured a prison staffer inside Nagpur Central Jail when he intervened during a fight, police said on Wednesday.
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.
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.
An undertrial prisoner, accused of rape, has died in a district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide, citing burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
Three jail personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate at the district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The inmate, an undertrial prisoner facing rape and POCSO charges, died from burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
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.
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.
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.
Two jail staffers in Thane, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe to allow a man to visit an undertrial prisoner.
A convict serving a life sentence in Thane Central Jail allegedly assaulted a jail constable after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother at a court. The incident has led to the registration of a case against the inmate.
An undertrial accused of rape and offenses under the SC/ST Act escaped police custody during a court appearance in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered against two policemen for alleged negligence, and a separate case has been lodged against the absconding accused.
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.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in an ED case related to the AIADMK's 'two leaves' election symbol, citing his detention exceeding half the maximum sentence under the PMLA.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI's petition challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
A special NIA court in Mumbai has denied poet-activist Varavara Rao's request to permanently relocate to Hyderabad, citing a lack of authority to modify bail conditions set by the Supreme Court in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.
The Supreme Court has permitted the Unnao rape survivor to become a party in the CBI's petition challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life imprisonment, affirming the victim's right to be heard in the proceedings.
Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.
The two accused allegedly allegedly kicked him repeatedly and smashed his head on the wall, they said.
Sheena Bora's birthday fell on February 11 and it's been 14 years since she disappeared into thin air. She would have been 39. Nearly one-and-a-half decades later are we patiently inching nearer to knowing the truth of what happened?
'Because, if someone remains an undertrial prisoner for five or seven years and is finally proven innocent, how will you compensate for the time lost?'
The Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case, emphasizing that prolonged incarceration without trial violates the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.
30 undertrial prisoners from Nepal, who escaped after a jail break, were arrested by Sashastra Seema Bal jawans at the India-Nepal border in Bihar.
A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has rejected the discharge plea of an accused in the 1992 JJ Hospital shootout case, citing sufficient evidence of involvement in the crime.
Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
'In a courtroom, the judge can directly assess the witness's demeanour, which is crucial'
One of the undertrials was accused of murder, two of rape under the provisions of Protection of Children for Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), and one under the Prohibition Act of the state, Kumar said.
The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove their guilt and raising serious concerns about the investigation and evidence presented.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that an undertrial's prolonged incarceration cannot be a reason to grant bail in terrorism cases, emphasizing the gravity of such offenses and their potential to destabilize the nation. The court denied bail to separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan in a terror-funding case involving Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. The court considered the accused's argument regarding a prolonged trial and his right to liberty but emphasized that the serious nature of the crime, with its potential to disrupt national unity and create fear among the public, outweighs the length of incarceration. Khan, who was arrested in 2017, has been accused of conspiring for secession of Jammu and Kashmir through terrorist activities, receiving funding from Pakistan, and organizing anti-India rallies and demonstrations. The court highlighted the evidence, including witness statements and documents, supporting the accusations against Khan.
The sons of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Syed Shahid Yusuf, have challenged a rule in the Delhi Prison Rules that bars those accused of offences against the state, terrorist activities, and other heinous crimes from using telephonic and electronic communication facilities. The two prisoners, currently lodged in different Delhi jails, are seeking restoration of their phone call facilities, alleging that the restrictions are arbitrary and unreasonable. The Delhi High Court has posted the matter for further hearing on May 22.
The Indian government has informed Parliament that there are currently over 10,000 Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails. The Ministry of External Affairs shared country-wise data, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE having the highest number of Indian prisoners. The government has assured that it prioritizes the safety and well-being of Indians abroad and provides consular assistance, legal aid, and financial support to those imprisoned.
'...an hour before he was hanged from the film Badal, 'Apne liye jiye toh kya jiye'... 'I saw eight hangings -- Ranga and Billa, Maqbool Bhat, Kartar Singh and Ujagar Singh (Dr N S Jain murder case), Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh (Indira Gandhi assassination case) and Afzal Guru.'
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