3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline

The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.

Madras High Court Judges Make Surprise Visit to Chennai Central Prison, Inspect Facilities

Madras: In an unexpected move, two judges of the Madras High Court made a surprise visit to Puzhal Central Prison, located on the outskirts of Chennai, on Wednesday. Justices MS Ramesh and N Senthil Kumar spent nearly three hours inside the prison, carefully inspecting the facilities, speaking to inmates, and assessing the overall living conditions.