Today, On 27th September, Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has petitioned the Supreme Court to transfer him from Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison for personal reasons. His request, currently under consideration, raises issues about prison conditions and inmate rights, highlighting his clean record since 2005.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay Oka, plans to review the e-prisons portal’s functionality on October 3, addressing its practical value for bail processes. The court emphasized the need to understand the data it provides to expedite bail formalities and ensure individuals are promptly produced before the trial court. Further discussions are scheduled for November 5.
