SC orders States, UTs to free convicts immediately after sentence completion, slamming delays that keep prisoners jailed beyond their term.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court calls for better facilities for lawyers to communicate with undertrial prisoners, emphasizing mutual respect between legal practitioners and prison authorities.
Uttarakhand HC orders State to decide on compensating prisoners for labor, citing a 26-year-old Supreme Court judgment on equitable wages for inmates.
The Gujarat High Court criticizes jail authorities for not releasing a life convict granted bail three years ago due to email attachment issues. The court orders compensation and highlights the need for addressing similar cases.
Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.
14 August, 2025 05:46 PMSC refuses to stay order directing urgent relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR; asks intervenors to file affidavits amid rising dog bite concerns.
14 August, 2025 03:33 PMSC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rule of law and treat all accused equally.
14 August, 2025 12:30 PMSC directs EC to upload Bihar’s 65 lakh deleted voter list online with reasons, searchable by EPIC, and ensure wide publicity for appeal rights.
14 August, 2025 09:00 PMSC declines interim relief on plea over detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, citing risk of aiding illegal Bangladeshi nationals.
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