Jharkhand government to release 37 life-imprisoned convicts as part of review process
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand government to release 37 life-imprisoned convicts as part of review process

India TV News  

Jharkhand government to release 37 life-imprisoned convicts as part of review process Chief Minister Hemant Soren instructed the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the family backgrounds, social, and economic conditions of the released prisoners post-release. This decision was taken during a meeting of the Jharkhand State Penal Review Board, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his residential office. An official statement mentioned, "The meeting of the Jharkhand State Penal Review Board was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. CM directs investigation post-release Chief Minister Hemant Soren directed the authorities to thoroughly investigate the family backgrounds and social and economic status of the released prisoners after their release.

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Supreme Court Directs Jharkhand Govt To Bring Out Prison Manual In Accordance With 2016 Model Prison Manual
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Directs Jharkhand Govt To Bring Out Prison Manual In Accordance With 2016 Model Prison Manual

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today allowed an appeal by the State of Jharkhand for the transfer of a prisoner from one jail in Jharkhand to another on grounds that the prisoner was involved in a gang war and there was apprehensive about the right to life. The Court also directed the Jharkhand Government to bring a Jail Manual incorporating the provisions …

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED
8 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED

Deccan Chronicle  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren was sworn in as the chief minister of Jharkhand after being in prison for five months, putting him in a small league of CMs who have taken oath of office after a stint in jail. Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, judge of the Jharkhand high court, while granting bail to Hemant Soren, made scathing remarks on …

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again

India TV News  

Hemant Soren on Thursday took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister once again as he was released from jail after nearly five months in a money laundering case. Notably, Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, staked claim to form the government. The delegation headed by Hemant …

Hemant Soren to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM

India TV News  

In the latest political development in Jharkhand, the leaders of the INDIA alliance met Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday. JMM executive president Hemant Soren, state Congress president Rajesh Thakur and RJD leader Satyanand Bhokta went to Raj Bhawan. Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, …

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Champai Soren was likely to resign on Wednesday to pave the way for Hemant Soren’s return as Jharkhand’s top elected official days after the latter was released on bail, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Former chief minister Hemant Soren walked out of prison after the Jharkhand high court granted him bail on June 28. “Chief …

Life Convicts Release Committee Must Meet Once In 2 Months: Karnataka High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Life Convicts Release Committee Must Meet Once In 2 Months: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to ask the Life Convicts Release Committee, headed by the Principal Secretary, State Home Department, to meet once in two months to review and pass orders on applications made for premature release/remission made by convicts serving life imprisonment. “I deem it appropriate to direct the State Government to henceforth direct the …

126 released on parole in May to decongest Jharkhand jails in Covid-19 time
3 years, 9 months ago

126 released on parole in May to decongest Jharkhand jails in Covid-19 time

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to decongest overcrowded prisons of Jharkhand for containing the spread of coronavirus, 126 prisoners have been released on parole in May following a recent Supreme Court order, an official said on Thursday. "We released 126 eligible prisoners on parole for 90 days last month in the wake of Supreme Court direction," the official said. Taking note of …

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