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An Indefatigable Prosecutor: The Indomitable Legacy of Shri. Damodar Das Mathur
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An Indefatigable Prosecutor: The Indomitable Legacy of Shri. Damodar Das Mathur

A tribute to Shri Damodar Das Mathur, Delhi’s legendary Public Prosecutor whose integrity, fairness, and pursuit of justice defined India’s legal ethos.

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Kerala HC Grants 10-Day Leave To Life Convict For Law College Internship [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Kerala HC Grants 10-Day Leave To Life Convict For Law College Internship [Read Judgment]

Kerala HC grants 10-day leave to life convict Karuvangadan Mukthar to attend law college internship, upholding prisoners’ right to education.

Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Denial of Furlough to Life Convict, Rules Temporary Release Is A Concession, Not A Right [Read Order] Judiciary
Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Denial of Furlough to Life Convict, Rules Temporary Release Is A Concession, Not A Right [Read Order]

Punjab & Haryana HC upholds denial of furlough to life convict, rules temporary release is a concession, not a right, under 2022 law.

SC tells States, UTs to ensure immediate release of convicts on completion of jail term Judiciary
SC tells States, UTs to ensure immediate release of convicts on completion of jail term

SC orders States, UTs to free convicts immediately after sentence completion, slamming delays that keep prisoners jailed beyond their term.

Madras HC calls for improved facilities for lawyers to communicate with undertrial prisoners [Read Order] Judiciary
Madras HC calls for improved facilities for lawyers to communicate with undertrial prisoners [Read Order]

Madras High Court calls for better facilities for lawyers to communicate with undertrial prisoners, emphasizing mutual respect between legal practitioners and prison authorities.

Uttarakhand HC Directs State To Decide On Prisoners’ Wages For Labor [Read Judgment]

Uttarakhand HC orders State to decide on compensating prisoners for labor, citing a 26-year-old Supreme Court judgment on equitable wages for inmates.

Gujarat High Court castigates jail authorities for not releasing convict despite bail [Read Order]

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 f...

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