Hundreds of prisoners may participate in the protest beginning Tuesday, the first day of the state’s legislative session. Texas often keeps prisoners in solitary confinement for years or decades.
The Madras High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government asking them to respond to a plea filed by Youtuber Savukku Shankar accusing the Cuddalore prison authorities of assaulting inmates.
The Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government to respond to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking steps to ensure that libraries in prison across the State are well stocked with books.