The Supreme Court of India approved premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi in the 2003 Madhumita Shukla murder case, emphasising reformative justice over retribution and noting he had spent nearly 22 years in prison before being granted relief.
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.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the State to form a committee to explore setting up Open Correctional Institutions to reduce prison overcrowding. The move follows Supreme Court of India guidelines promoting reform-based prison systems across India.
