Kochi Considers RAY Flats for Konthuruthy Canal Residents
Kochi Corporation explores rehabilitating 129 Konthuruthy Canal families to Fort Kochi RAY flats after High Court order. Funding hurdles and resident reluctance pose major challenges.
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Bengaluru's ECRC Rehabilitates Mentally Ill Homeless
An Emergency Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Bengaluru is transforming lives. A woman rescued by an NGO received treatment, is recovering, and now has a job. Discover how this model offers hope.
Manoj Sao dies in custody; family alleges jail negligence
A 55-year-old undertrial prisoner from Nawada died in hospital. Family alleges negligence; jail authorities call it a natural death. Details inside.
Governor Kataria Inspects Burail Jail, Reviews Inmate Welfare
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Burail Jail, reviewing food quality, healthcare, and vocational training. He stressed rehabilitation and expediting legal processes for undertrials. Read more.
Mumbai Slum Survey: 8.8L Homes Covered, Deadline Extended
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
Two Undertrials Escape Kannauj Jail in Dense Fog
Two undertrials used blankets to scale a 22-foot wall and escape Kannauj district jail under dense fog cover. Four staff suspended, inquiry ordered. Read the full investigation.
SC Bail Denial: Questions on Justice System & Undertrial Crisis
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam after 5+ years without trial, spotlighting India's undertrial crisis & judicial role in protecting liberty. Read the analysis.
Undertrial Prisoners Donate Food for Gavi Mutt Festival
In a heartwarming gesture, undertrial prisoners in Koppal district jail donated rice and flour by skipping breakfast for Gavi Mutt's Maha Rathotsav community feeding. Read how diverse groups are contributing to the dasoha.
Andhra Jails Packed with Undertrials, Not Convicts
Andhra Pradesh jails hold more undertrials than convicts, revealing judicial delays & legal aid gaps. Data shows 5,065 await trial vs 2,511 convicts. Can new laws fix this?
Undertrial prisoner dies by suicide in Parbhani district jail
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
Prison Brawl in Chennai: Two Undertrials Attack Each Other
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
Undertrials' Ordeal: Life Inside India's Overcrowded Prisons
Hany Babu and Anand Teltumbde, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, spent years in Taloja prison without trial. They describe overcrowding, medical neglect, and a system where 75% of inmates are undertrials. Read their shocking account.
Women Prisoners in India Rise 162%, Highlighting Systemic Gaps
India's female inmate population skyrocketed from 9,089 in 2000 to 23,772 in 2022. Experts blame stigma, harsh bail denials, and a system blind to women's distinct needs, especially mothers. Read about the urgent call for reform.
Man absconding for 20 years arrested by Bargaon police
Paban Xess, an undertrial prisoner who fled after bail in a 2005 theft case, was arrested in Rourkela after two decades. The Bargaon police tracked him to his village, ending his life in Goa. Read the full story.
Three Undertrials Escape Khachrod Sub-Jail in Ujjain
Three undertrial prisoners, facing serious charges like rape and murder, escaped from Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain using a folding ladder. Police launch massive manhunt. Read the full story.
J&K Court Rejects Mufti's Plea on Undertrial Transfers
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.
J&K High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's undertrial plea
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.
J&K HC rejects Mehbooba Mufti's PIL on undertrial prisoners
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.
Kolkata Summit Charts Future of Robotic Rehabilitation in India
Leading doctors at Kolkata's MRC 25 summit predict a boom in robotic therapy & AI for rehab in India over the next 5-7 years, focusing on patient-centric tech solutions.
Undertrial escapes custody in Amritsar, 5 cops booked
An undertrial prisoner escaped from police custody in Amritsar. Five personnel, including an ASI, have been booked for negligence. Details on the manhunt and investigation inside.
Prison Overcrowding Blocks Fugitive Extraditions to India
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.
Mumbai Slum Dwellers Protest SRA's Developer Termination Move
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Pune: Undertrial dies after assault in Yerawada prison
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
NUSRL Ranchi starts legal training for new advocates
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.
Undertrial assaulted in Mangaluru District Jail
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Undertrial attacked with tile in Yerawada Central Prison
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
41 Fugitive Convicts Returned to Jail in Gujarat Drive
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.
Bombay HC Questions Jail Over Undertrial's Court No-Show
Bombay High Court demands answers from Taloja prison after an NDPS accused missed 66 of 69 hearings in two years. The court calls the lapse 'grave' and a shock to judicial conscience.
Elgaar Parishad Accused Hany Babu on Bail, Shares Jail Experience
Delhi University professor Hany Babu, released on bail in the Elgaar Parishad case, speaks about his five-year incarceration, health struggles, and finding resilience. Read his powerful story.
SC Raps Maharashtra Over Undertrial Non-Production in Court
Supreme Court expresses shock as an undertrial is not produced for 55 hearings. Probe ordered into systemic gaps, staff shortages due to VIP duties, and flawed prisoner transport.
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