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Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Directions for Release of Undertrial Prisoners in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation — Systemic Overcrowding and Violation of Article 21 Rights Addressed. The Court held that the continued incarceration of undertrial prisoners beyond the maximum period of imprisonment for the offences they are charged with violates their fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, and issued directions to ensure their release and prevent overcrowding.

1 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India, in a writ petition filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed ...

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Supreme Court Allows State Appeal in Prison Transfer Case — Intra-State Transfer of Convict Upheld on Security Grounds. Transfer Order Based on Apprehension of Gang War and Insufficient Staff Held Valid Under Section 29 of Prisoners Act, 1900 and Rule 770(b) of State Jail Manual.

1 Jan 2025

The State of Jharkhand and others appealed against the High Court of Jharkhand's order quashing the transfer of respondent Vikash Tiwary, a life convi...

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Supreme Court Directs States to Ensure Free Legal Aid to Prison Inmates Under Article 21 and 39-A of the Constitution — Access to Justice for Indigent Prisoners is a Fundamental Right. The Court held that free legal assistance is a fundamental right even if not requested, and Magistrates must inform accused of this right.

4 Oct 2024

The present writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution was filed by Suhas Chakma seeking directions to the Union of India, States, and Union T...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Caste-Based Discrimination in Prison Manuals as Unconstitutional. Prison Rules Dividing Labour and Segregating Barracks by Caste Violate Articles 14, 15, 17, 21, and 23 of the Constitution.

1 Oct 2024

The petitioner, Sukanya Shantha, a journalist, filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking directions for the repeal of offendi...

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Supreme Court Modifies Bail Conditions for Foreign Accused in NDPS Case: Embassy Certificate Condition Unworkable, GPS Tracking Violates Article 21. The court held that alternative conditions such as impounding passport and periodic reporting are sufficient to secure the accused's presence.

8 Jul 2024

The appellant, a Nigerian national, was arrested on 21st May 2014 for offences under Sections 8, 22, 23, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic...

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Supreme Court Directs Compliance with Bail Guidelines and Judicial Reforms in Monitoring Proceeding. The Court issued specific directions to States, Union Territories, CBI, and High Courts for implementing bail guidelines under Sections 41 and 41-A of CrPC, creating Special Courts, and updating judicial training as per Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation and related orders.

13 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, in a monitoring proceeding, addressed compliance with its earlier judgment in Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigati...

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Supreme Court Allows Application for Surrender of Prisoners Released During COVID-19 Pandemic as Public Health Emergency Measures. Prisoners Released on Emergency Parole or Interim Bail Based on High-Powered Committee Recommendations Must Surrender Within 15 Days Since Release Was Not on Merits But Due to Pandemic Conditions.

24 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court considered an application filed by the Director General (Prisons), New Delhi seeking directions for the surrender of prisoners who h...

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Supreme Court Upholds HPC Classification for Interim Bail During COVID-19 Pandemic — Reasonable Classification Permissible Under Article 14. The Court held that classification based on nature and severity of offence for interim bail during pandemic is valid and not discriminatory under Article 14 of the Constitution.

22 Sep 2020

The petitioners, National Alliance for People’s Movements and others, filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Bombay High Court challenging th...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Life Convict's Petition for Remission of 2 Years Under Government Circular Dated 6th August, 1997. Government Circular Applies to All Convicts Including Those Under Section 302 IPC, Court Directs State to Grant Remission.

27 Mar 2017

The petitioner, Nandkumar s/o Shivmurti Mundhe, a life convict undergoing sentence at Harsool Jail, Aurangabad, filed a Criminal Writ Petition under A...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Seeking Inquiry into Custodial Death and Directs Registration of FIR Against Police Personnel. Custodial Violence Alleged Against Deceased Son of Petitioner - Court Orders Inquiry by Chief Judicial Magistrate and Interim Compensation of Rs.50,000.

31 Mar 2006

The petitioner, Smt. Sonabai, filed a criminal writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking an inquiry into the death...

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