The jail was a direct import from Australia’s convict system. This is often forgotten, partly because considerable effort was put into distancing NZ from the convict 'taint'.
Fifteen out of 24 officials failed in written & oral Hindi, five passed with ‘lower’ standards, & only four had ‘higher’ standards, according to results published in govt gazette.
Over 500 people being held under PSA in J&K, of which 150 were arrested in March-April alone. PSA allows detention without trial for up to 2 years — subject to a review every 6 months
Court seeks to speed the process of releasing prisoners and has directed secretary-general of the apex court to submit a proposal on the scheme which can be implemented in a month.
National data shows that clashes are a recurring feature of Delhi's prisons. But the institutional approach has failed to engage the prisoners and staff in the reform process.
On 23 March, the Supreme Court had directed states to decongest prisons via interim bail but arbitrary exclusions and absolute discretion by committees have hindered the process.
A notice was issued to Director General, Prison and chief secretary of all states and UTs seeking their response on steps taken to prevent spread of coronavirus in prisons.
Kafeel Khan alleged he was one of 150 prisoners lodged in a barracks meant for 50. But he’s not alone; overcrowded jails are a perennial problem in India.
Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour.
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In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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