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Delhi HC seeks Tihar Jail's stand on Sharjeel Imam's plea to access PhD material

Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, seeks access to his research material. The Delhi High Court directed Tihar Jail authorities to respond to his request on November 2, 2026. Imam's counsel explained the need for a computer to access crucial materials stored on a pen drive…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Siddique murder: Court raps Mumbai cops for lack of genuine effort to secure Anmol Bishnoi's custody

A Mumbai court has criticized police for not securing gangster Anmol Bishnoi's custody. The court issued a show-cause notice for wilful disobedience of its order. Anmol Bishnoi is currently in Tihar Jail for a separate NIA case. Police cited a government order prohibiting Bishnoi's removal from Tihar Jail. The court…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

'I can't eat Tihar jail food': Foreign national arrested after allegedly entering India through the Mizoram border wants pasta, olive oil instead; asks court to let him cook

American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested by the NIA in the Myanmar terror training case and lodged in Tihar Jail, has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to prepare his own meals. He claims to have been unable to eat prison food since May 6, describing it as too spicy,…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

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HC grants interim bail from June 25-30 to Engineer Rashid in terror funding case

The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid. He will be released from June 25 to June 30. This allows him to attend post-death rituals for his father. Rashid faces terror-funding charges. He is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. The court has imposed strict…

The Economic Times · May 26

Delhi HC grants interim bail to Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid for father's funeral

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court until June 2 following the death of his father. Currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with terror-funding charges, Rashid will be escorted by police during his temporary release. The relief allows him to attend…

The Economic Times · May 18

5 People Who Supported Rajpal Yadav Financially After He Surrendered at Tihar Jail

On 5 February 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a long-running cheque bounce and debt case amounting to nearly ₹9 crore. His emotional plea that he had “no money and no one to help” struck a chord across the entertainment industry…

Times Life · Feb 11

Briton held without trial in India refuses to be bailed to ‘unsafe’ streets: ‘Delhi is just a bigger prison’

Citing security concerns and past threats to his life, Michel insists he feels safer inside New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, where he has been held for over six years without trial

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

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J&K: SC asks to ensure proper VC facilities in Court for Yasin Malik's trial

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the registrar general of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court to ensure proper video conferencing facilities at a special court in Jammu where the trial of separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is in Tihar Jail, will take place. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 20, 2025

Punjab police busts organised criminal module led by Manjeet Mahal; arrests 3 operatives

In a major breakthrough, the Punjab police bust an organised criminal module handled by Manjeet Mahal, presently lodged in Tihar Jail, with the arrest of his three operatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walk out from Tihar jail

Kejriwal's lawyers furnished surety bonds in order for the release before the special CBI judge, citing the Supreme Court ruling. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 13, 2024

Manish Sisodia released from Tihar Jail after 17 months

AAP leader Manish Sisodia released from Tihar Jail after granted bail by the Supreme Court in Delhi Excise Policy CBI and ED cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2024

Delhi Excise: CM Kejriwal to remain in judicial custody till August 8

Kejriwal was produced before the court through video conferencing from Tihar Jail. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 25, 2024

Delhi Court allows ED to examine former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in Tihar Jail

Delhi's Patiala House Court has once again granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to question former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in Tihar Jail. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 23, 2024

Delhi: Tihar Jail prisoner hospitalised with stab injuries

A prisoner from Tihar Jail in Delhi sustained stab injuries in an attack by two other prisoners at the hospital in the prison complex, said Delhi police. Read the full report of Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Jun 6, 2024

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Newslaundry · May 17, 2024

Case ‘seems fictional’, ‘perils of alternate justice system’: Editorials laud Prabir Purkayastha’s release

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday night, hours after the Supreme Court said his arrest was illegal and ordered his immediate release.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

After IGI Airport, four hospitals and Tihar Jail receive similar bomb threat emails

The Tihar Central Jail and at least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday morning, days after Indira Gandhi International Airport, several hospitals and over 150 schools reported similar hoax threats, said Delhi Police.

Newslaundry · May 11, 2024

Will Arvind Kejriwal’s campaign put BJP on backfoot?

Hours after Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came out of Tihar Jail, he hit the campaign trail in the national capital on Saturday, starting with a visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Save country from dictatorship, says Kejriwal after release from Tihar

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal released from Tihar jail, greeted by supporters with cheers, 'dhol' beats, and celebrations.

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The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

FCRA violations | CBI to question Newsclick HR Head Amit Chakraborty in Tihar Jail on April 24

CBI to question NewsClick HR head Amit Chakraborty in Tihar Jail for FCRA violations probe.

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024

Tihar Jail authorities lied about Kejriwal’s treatment: AAP

AAP accuses Tihar Jail of lying about Arvind Kejriwal's health treatment, seeks diabetologist, BJP denies allegations.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

Prison report says Kejriwal does not need insulin, AAP calls it ‘slow death’

Medical status report on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's blood sugar levels sparks controversy between AAP and BJP.

Dynamite News · Apr 15, 2024

AAP convener CM Bhagwant Mann met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar Jail

After meeting AAP convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar Jail, Punjab CM Bhagwant. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

Sanjay Singh claims CM Arvind Kejriwal not being allowed to meet family in Tihar jail

AAP leader Sanjay Singh claims CM Kejriwal not allowed in-person meetings with family in Tihar jail, sparking outrage.

Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2024

"See you soon outside...": Day before bail hearing, Manish Sisodia pens letter from Tihar Jail

A day before his bail hearing comes up in a Delhi court, jailed AAP leader Manish Sisodia penned a letter addressed to the people of Delhi thanking those in his assembly constituency of Patparganj for taking care of his ailing wife. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

See you soon outside: Day before bail hearing, Manish Sisodia pens letter from Tihar Jail

AAP leader Manish Sisodia pens heartfelt letter from jail, thanking constituents and emphasizing the importance of education revolution.

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