Delhi Prisons have started recruitment for 14 contractual law officer posts after receiving a notice from the High Court. The vacancies were announced by the Office of the Director General of Prisons following court directions.
Today, On 13th February, The Delhi High Court issued a notice on Mandoli Jail’s plea challenging permission for Sukesh Chandrashekhar to wear a wristwatch. The jail authorities argue against allowing him to keep the watch inside the facility. This legal move adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the high-profile inmate. The court’s decision could set a precedent for prison regulations on personal belongings.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
