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Delhi court asks Tihar: Why is Christian Michel sharing ward with serial offender?
The direction after a report from the DG (prisons) revealed that Michel was sharing a ward with Shahnawaz, an undertrial with 41 complaints
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Why Christian Michel James kept with ‘desperate accused’ in jail? Court asks Tihar
Why Christian Michel James kept with ‘desperate accused’ in jail? Court asks Tihar
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 06:16 PM IST
PTI |
When is Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana landing in India and what next?
Tahawwur Rana, co-conspirator of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is set to arrive in India and be lodged in Tihar Jail. Security is heightened at the Patiala House Court.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 12:36 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Tihar Jail to give inmates lemons, heat shields as summer approaches
Tihar Jail to give inmates lemons, heat shields as summer approaches
Published on Apr 07, 2025 04:24 PM IST
PTI |
SC allows Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses virtually from Tihar jail
Malik, who appeared in person from Tihar jail, objected to the allegations by CBI naming him a “dreaded” terrorist which has created a wrong narrative against him.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 01:22 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Tihar jail to move to outskirts: Delhi govt allocates ₹10 crore for survey
Established in 1958, Tihar Jail is one of the largest prison complexes in India, comprising nine central prisons spread over more than 400 acres.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 04:59 PM IST
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Tihar: Michel not convicted, can’t get remission
The report came in response to an application filed by James last week, seeking access to the jail conduct report of the time he spent in the prison to check his eligibility for grant of a remission.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Arnabjit Sur
Delhi court rejects custody parole plea of J&K MP Engineer Rashid
Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea and posted the order on Rashid’s regular bail plea to March 19.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 04:48 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Subrata Roy got ‘favours’ in Tihar, then CM Kejriwal didn't act: Former official
The allegations are that late Subrata Roy Sahara was provided special favours when he was an inmate, that Kejriwal didn't take any action when approached.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 10:55 PM IST
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution demands death penalty for Sajjan Kumar
Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, calling it a "rarest of rare" crime.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 02:31 PM IST
PTI |
HC rejects jailed separatist’s plea for immediate restoration of communication facilities
A bench of Justice Sachin Datta issued a notice to the Delhi Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Kashmiri separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan’s plea
Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:34 PM IST
Beant Singh assassination: State opposes Hawara’s plea in SC for transfer to Punjab jail
Punjab advocate general says Hawara was relying on state prison manual, which was not applicable to him as he was tried in Chandigarh and was lodged in a jail there
Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Jo Johnson met Christian Michel in Tihar on January 31
In his plea, Michel added that he has been in judicial custody for the past six years and that in this period, none of his relatives has visited him.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:48 AM IST
‘Arvind Kejriwal tarnished land he was born in’: Haryana CM takes ‘Tihar’ jibe
Nayab Singh Saini accused Kejriwal of lying about Yamuna water being poisoned by Haryana.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:47 AM IST
After 12 hours of canvassing, Tahir Hussain back in jail
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted Hussain a six-day custodial parole to campaign for 12 hours daily till February 3.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:00 AM IST
SC orders video facilities at Tihar jail, Jammu court for Yasin’s trial
The order was passed in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking transfer of the case from the Jammu court to Delhi.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:54 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Black Warrant Twitter reviews: fans say ‘casting walo ko medal pehnao’
The latest OTT hit, Black Warrant, has taken the internet by storm with its gripping portrayal of life inside Tihar Jail; here's what netizens have to say
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Wanted to take an entertaining approach in telling a jail story: Vikramaditya Motwane on 'Black Warrant'
Wanted to take an entertaining approach in telling a jail story: Vikramaditya Motwane on 'Black Warrant'
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 02:53 PM IST
PTI |
Like to shine light on contemporary history: Vikramaditya Motwane on 'Black Warrant' series
Like to shine light on contemporary history: Vikramaditya Motwane on 'Black Warrant' series
Published on Jan 04, 2025 04:03 PM IST
PTI |
2023 Parliament security breach: ‘Son not a criminal, only his actions were wrong’
Sagar Sharma's family defends him as a non-criminal after his arrest for a gas attack at Parliament, citing financial struggles and a lack of legal support.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:12 AM IST
UP man performs breakdance to celebrate his release from jail. Watch
A man in Uttar Pradesh celebrated his jail release with an impromptu dance outside Kannauj Jail, leaving internet impressed by his joy and energy.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
SC agrees to examine CBI plea to transfer Yasin Malik’s trial from Jammu
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cited substantial risks in transporting Malik to Jammu for trial proceedings, underlining his connections with international terror networks
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 12:53 PM IST
Punjab Police bust crime module with arrest of three members
The accused were operatives of the module handled by Manjeet Mahal, who is lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 02:26 PM IST
Press Trust of India
‘Fair trial is crucial’: SC suggests court in jail for Yasin Malik’s trial
The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed setting up a makeshift courtroom within Delhi’s Tihar Jail to facilitate the physical cross-examination of terror convict Yasin Malik in two high-profile cases.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Bishnoi threat: Security of Aftab Poonawala strengthened in Tihar jail
Poonawala, 28, was held in 2022 for allegedly murdering his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and chopping her body into more than 30 pieces.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:03 AM IST
Delhi HC to hear Yasin Malik's plea seeking medical care on Nov 18
Delhi HC to hear Yasin Malik's plea seeking medical care on Nov 18
Published on Nov 11, 2024 07:38 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi HC asks Tihar jail to provide medical aid to jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik
Delhi HC asks Tihar jail to provide medical aid to jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik
Published on Nov 08, 2024 03:41 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi HC raps AAP govt over unclean drinking water and toilets in Tihar jail
The petition stated that despite the availability of several acres of vacant land, no parking has been provided inside or outside the premises.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Realised what it meant to be alone in solitary confinement: AAP leader Satyendar Jain
Realised what it meant to be alone in solitary confinement: AAP leader Satyendar Jain
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 10:05 PM IST
PTI |
1984 riots: Hearing in case against ex-Cong MP Sajjan concludes
The case pertains to the alleged murders of Sardar Jaswant Singh and his son, Sardar Tarun Deep Singh
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi