A casual dinner chat about Zepbound weight-loss drug between US envoy John Coale and Belarus's Lukashenko paved way for prisoner release deal. Over 250 detainees freed, including Nobel laureate.
J&K and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of undertrials. Bench calls petition vague and politically motivated. Read the full details.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's petition on undertrial transfers, calling it politically motivated. Read the full details and court's strong observations.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of Kashmiri political prisoners, calling it a tool for political gain. Read the full details.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking repatriation of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of specifics. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Maharashtra prison department extends Ayushman Bharat health insurance to all inmates, focusing on elderly prisoners. Special drive ensures cashless treatment. Read more.
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, announced a Continuous Legal Education programme for advocates with under 5 years experience and an undertrial prisoners project. Read more.
Gujarat police's 'Operation Karawaas' recaptured 41 convicts who skipped parole & 41 undertrials who jumped bail. Six had been absconding for over a decade. Read the full report.
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.
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's military rulers release over 3,000 prisoners in major amnesty ahead of upcoming election. Analysis of political motives and international reactions.
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.
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.
Discover how India's highly educated women from top colleges are successfully balancing professional careers with family life while making their homes the center of their universe. Read their inspiring stories.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Mizoram's Social Welfare Minister launches innovative project to tackle violence against women through technology and community engagement in Aizawl.
Exploring the legal battle for compensation when innocent people spend years in jail. Should the state pay for judicial errors? Read this compelling analysis.
A controversial video showing inmates dancing in Ranchi jail goes viral, prompting immediate disciplinary action and raising serious questions about prison management in Jharkhand.
An in-depth analysis of why increased female voter turnout in Bihar hasn't translated into meaningful political participation and leadership roles for women.
Discover how India is transforming women's status through groundbreaking initiatives spanning education, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion. From Beti Bachao Beti Padhao to new financial empowerment schemes.
Karnataka State Women's Commission calls for comprehensive investigation into cases of missing women, rape incidents, and suspicious deaths of women across the state.
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.
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.
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.