March 22, 2026 : The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to furnish updated data on prison conditions by May 18, with specific details on sanctioned capacity and measures taken to address overcrowding. A bench comprising Justice Read more…
March 13, 2026 : India’s prison system continues to face several challenges, even as the number of prisons and facilities gradually increases. The Prison Statistics India 2023 – Executive Summary provides a detailed picture of the country’s prisons, including the Read more…