Chanchalguda Central Prison launched “Feel the Jail,” allowing the public to experience prison life for 12 or 24 hours by staying in cells, eating inmate food and following jail routines, with authorities aiming to promote awareness about incarceration, discipline and the value of personal freedom.
Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a plea seeking passive euthanasia for terminally ill rabies patients in two weeks. The petition argues that rabies, being almost 100% fatal after symptoms appear, causes extreme suffering with no cure. It seeks legal recognition for withholding life support in such cases under the right to die with dignity.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court deemed forcing a wife to leave her job as cruelty, granting her divorce from her husband. The court emphasized that a woman’s right to work is integral to her autonomy and dignity. This ruling reinforces the importance of mutual respect in marriage, allowing individuals to resist coercive behaviors.