Tihar Jail

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Petition

The Supreme Court of India, on Friday (27 September 2024) issued a notice to the Union Government concerning a petition filed for the transfer of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail in Delhi to a prison in Punjab. Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara is currently serving a life sentence related to the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

Sikhs Stage Peaceful Protest Outside Tihar Jail; Demand Parole for Sikh Political Prisoners

Led by Jatha Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Jago Party (Manjit Singh GK) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Sarna) a number of Sikhs staged a peaceful protest on 21 May outside Tihar jail in Delhi. Protesters, mostly youth, demanded that Sikh political prisoners like Bhai Daya Singh Lahoriya and Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara should be granted parole.

World Sikh Parliament Concerned Over Wellbeing of Prisoners after Reports of Coronavirus Cases from Tihar Jail

The World Sikh Parliament has expressed its concern at the current situation evolving at the Tihar Maximum Security facility in the New Delhi, in relation to the suspected Coronavirus outbreak there and resultant quarantining of 18 prisoners.

Production Warrants of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara: Punjab Police Adopts Escape Route in Moga Court

The Punjab police adopted an escape route in a Moga court on Thursday (July 12) to avoid personal appearance of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Moga Court Orders Tihar Jail to Present Bhai Jagtar Singh in Person on July 12

A court in Moga has ordered the Tihar jail authorities to present Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in person on July 12, 2018.

DSGMC Seeks CBI Probe into Allegations of Torture on Sikh Political Prisoners in Tihar Jail

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has sought CBI investigations into allegations of torture on Sikh political prisoners inside Tihar jail.

Tihar Jail authorities refuse to present Bhai Hawara in Ludhiana court; Cites secret report of intelligence agencies

Delhi based Tihar Jail's authorities have today refused to present Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in a local court in Ludhiana.

Delhi Sikhs held candle light vigil and protest outside Tihar Jail; Demanded release of Sikh prisoners

Delhi, India (December 07, 2013): Demanding release of various Sikh political prisoners who were languishing in Indian jails even after completing the terms of their sentences, the Sikhs in Delhi held a candle light vigil and peaceful protest outside Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Medical board formed to examine Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s

New Delhi, India (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi Health department has constituted a three-member medical board under a professor of psychiatry from AIIMS to look into the mental fitness of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, who as been on death row in India since 2001. Prof. Bhullar's execution was cleared by the Supreme Court of India on April 12, 2013.

Prof. Bhullar’s execution depends on health condition: Tihar Jail Official; Bhullar needs more treatment, says Doctor

New Delhi, India (April 12, 2013): According to media reports Sunil Gupta, Tihar Central Jail spokesperson has said that Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, cannot be hanged till he is declared fit.

India: Delhi Gang rape suspect found hanging in Jail; Police says suicide; Father & lawyer allege murder

Delhi, India (March 11, 2013): Ram Singh, one of the accused persons facing trial in a recent Delhi gangrape case, has reportedly died in Tihar jail under suspicious circumstances.