Tihar jail

Kushan Niyogi -November 17, 2025

Rohini Jail back under NHRC lens amid fresh graft, extortion allegations

Rohini Jail back under NHRC lens amid fresh graft, extortion allegations

Fresh allegations of extortion and harassment have prompted the NHRC to order an inspection of Rohini Jail, echoing earlier cases involving officials accused of aiding conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

PTI -August 13, 2025

9 Tihar jail officials suspended over extortion row, HC told

9 Tihar jail officials suspended over extortion row, HC told

The inquiry report indicated the involvement of inmates and jail officials in illegal and corrupt activities.

Kushan Niyogi -June 29, 2025

Delhi Jails: The life of children born behind bars

Delhi Jails: The life of children born behind bars

What happens to children living in a prison meant for hardened criminals? This report explains why, despite Supreme Court and UN guidelines, jails remain unequipped to meet the needs of mothers and their children

PTI -May 23, 2025

File covers made by Tihar inmates find takers in SC, HC, Delhi govt depts

File covers made by Tihar inmates find takers in SC, HC, Delhi govt depts

The prison administration said that nearly 2,400 convicted inmates across different jails are engaged in various work assignments on a daily basis

Kushan Niyogi -May 8, 2025

Inmate’s Instagram reels reveal smuggling inside Tihar jail

Inmate’s Instagram reels reveal smuggling inside Tihar jail

Purported videos filmed inside the prison shows inmates with phones and other luxuries, highlighting glaring lapses by the jail authorities

Patriot Bureau -June 2, 2024

Delhi CM Kejriwal surrenders at Tihar Jail after day-long Hanuman Temple, Rajghat visits

Delhi CM Kejriwal surrenders at Tihar Jail after day-long Hanuman Temple, Rajghat visits

Earlier in the day, Kejriwal expressed his gratitude on social media, writing in Hindi on X, "On orders of the honourable Supreme Court, I came out from prison for the election campaign for 21 days. Many thanks to the honourable Supreme Court"

Patriot Bureau -March 18, 2024

Court orders Tihar Jail to escort Sanjay Singh to Parliament for Rajya Sabha oath tomorrow

Court orders Tihar Jail to escort Sanjay Singh to Parliament for Rajya Sabha oath tomorrow

Under the supervision of Special Judge M K Nagpal, the jail superintendent has been tasked with ensuring adequate security measures during Singh's transportation

Patriot Bureau -June 22, 2023

Tihar jail inmates inflict self-injuries to desist officials carrying out searches

Tihar jail inmates inflict self-injuries to desist officials carrying out searches

The incident took place in one of the wards of central jail number 8/9 on Wednesday. Out of the 20 inmates, four were referred to DDU hospital, while the remaining were treated at the jail dispensary