Topic: Undertrial prisoners

Santhan, who served 32 years in jail for Rajiv Gandhi assassination, succumbs to illness after release

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Maktoob Staff - February 28, 2024

One of the released convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Santhan (55) died on Wednesday. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital authorities confirmed that he...

Over 4 lakh undertrial cases pending with states, UTs: Union

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Maktoob Staff - February 9, 2023

The Union ministry of home affairs informed the Parliament on Wednesday that more than 4 lakh cases of undertrials were lying pending across India, citing data published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).