Yerwada Jail

Sanjay Dutt Deserved Early Release, Maharashtra Tells Court

India News | Reported by Anant R Zanane, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday July 18, 2017

Sanjay Dutt was treated like any ordinary convict at Pune's Yerwada Jail, the Maharashtra government has said, defending his early release from prison last year

Justify Sanjay Dutt's Early Release From Jail, Government Is Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 12, 2017

In what could spell fresh trouble for Sanjay Dutt, the Bombay High Court today asked the Maharashtra government to justify its decision to grant the actor early release from prison in the 1993 serial blasts case.

No Relief From High Court To Prison Guard Carrying Brown Sugar In Jail

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 21, 2016

The Bombay High Court has refused to interfere with a 2008 order of Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) confirming departmental penal action of stopping increment for three years in case of a prison guard who was found carrying 40 grams of brown sugar at Yerwada central prison in Pune more than a decade ago.

Sanjay Dutt Walks Out Of Jail, Says 'I Am Not A Terrorist'

Thursday February 25, 2016

"I waited for this day of azadi (freedom) for 23 years. I am not a terrorist. I was in jail under the Arms Act. It is a request, please don't call me a 1993 Bombay blast convict," said Sanjay Dutt, who walked out of jail on February 25 after completing his sentence in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts

Sanjay Dutt Walks Out Of Jail, Says 'I Am Not A Terrorist'

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday February 25, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt kissed the ground and saluted the flag as he walked out of jail this morning after completing his sentence in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Sanjay Dutt Addresses Media After Being Released From Jail: Highlights

India News | Thursday February 25, 2016

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who was released from Pune's Yerwada jail earlier during the day, is addressing the media.

Sanjay Dutt's Home Run: All the Dope From Actor's Last Day at Yerawada Jail

Chaitraly Deshmukh, mid-day.com | Thursday February 25, 2016

"During his bath, he realised his jail uniform had torn from the shoulder. He requested for a needle and thread, and mended his clothes," said a source, adding, "Later at 11 am, he went to the prison radio station and began his show Aap ki Farmaish," revealed a source

'Good Boy' Sanjay Dutt Needed Stern Words To Wear Jail Uniform

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2016

Sanjay Dutt walked out of jail today, eight months early, for good behaviour.

Sanjay Dutt Comes Home, Bollywood Tweets 'Welcome Back'

Thursday February 25, 2016

Actor Rishi Kapoor was one of the first ones to welcome Munnabhai back on Twitter, who walked out a free man after spending 42-months in prison. "Welcome back to the grind! Make some memorable movies now!" Rishi Kapoor posted on Twitter. The Khalnayak actor left for Mumbai after his release

Sanjay Dutt Walks Out Of Pune's Yerwada Jail With A Salute

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Mala Das | Thursday February 25, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt, imprisoned in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, was released from Pune's Yerwada Jail this morning. He kissed the ground, saluted the prison and then hefted a large bag on his shoulder to walk away to freedom.

What Sanjay Dutt's Daughter Trishala Tweeted Ahead of His Release

Wednesday February 24, 2016

"SO excited for dad to come home!!! It's almost time!!!" Trishala posted on Twitter. Trishala 27, is Sanjay Dutt's daughter from his first marriage to Richa Sharma. Sanjay Dutt is all for release from Pune's Yerwada Jail, where he is serving five-year sentence in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Actor Sanjay Dutt To Be Released From Pune's Yerwada Jail Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2016

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be a free man tomorrow when he walks out of the Yerwada Jail in Pune where he served 42 months, as a part of his five-year sentence after being convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt To Walk Out Of Yerwada Jail Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt will finally walk free from the Yerwada jail near Pune today morning.

Jailed Actor Sanjay Dutt's Radio Show A Hit At Yerwada Prison

India News | Chaitraly Deshmukh, mid-day.com | Friday February 12, 2016

Sanjay Dutt, who was lauded for his role as a criminal-turned-Radio Jockey in the popular film 'Lage Raho Munnabhai', has met similar success as RJ and producer at Yerawada Central Prison's radio station.

Sanjay Dutt to Be Released From Yerwada Jail On February 25

Press Trust of India | Monday January 11, 2016

Sanjay Dutt is currently serving five-year sentence at Pune's Yerwada central prison for illegal possession and destruction of an AK-56 rifle in during the 1993 serial blasts. Mr Dutt's release comes 103 days ahead of the official end of his prison term on the grounds of 'good conduct,' a senior official said today

Actor Sanjay Dutt To Be Released From Yerwada Jail On February 25

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 11, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt, jailed in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, will be released on February 25.

Star Power? Sanjay Dutt To Leave Jail Seven Months Early

Cheat Sheet | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday January 7, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt, jailed in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, will walk out of Pune's Yerwada jail on February 27, around 7 months ahead of time. Sentenced to five years in prison, he will be getting reprieve, sources said, on account of good behavior.

Actor Sanjay Dutt To Be Released From Jail On February 27

India News | Edited by Mala Das | Wednesday January 6, 2016

Actor Sanjay Dutt, jailed in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, will be released on February 27.

Activist Writes To Chief Minister Opposing 'Early Release' For Sanjay Dutt

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 10, 2015

A social activist has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis opposing any decision for early release of actor Sanjay Dutt, who is serving jail sentence in a 1993 blasts case for possessing illegal weapon, saying it will set a "wrong precedent".

Take Yoga Test, Win Early Release In This Prison

Pune News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 2, 2015

Prison officers in Maharashtra have come up with a novel way for convicts to secure early release - master some yoga poses and pass an exam.

Yerwada Man Who Hanged Yakub Memon, Executed Ajmal Kasab Too

India News | Thursday July 30, 2015

Yakub Memon -- who was convicted for playing a crucial role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts -- was executed today by the same constable who had carried out the hanging of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab in Pune's Yerwada jail three years ago.

Maanayata to Visit Sanjay Dutt in Jail on His 56th Birthday Today

Mumbai News | mid-day.com | Wednesday July 29, 2015

Sanjay Dutt, who is currently lodged in Pune's Yerwada jail, will spend some time with his wife Maanayata on the occasion of his 56th birthday today. Maanayata will also be carrying birthday messages from their children, Iqra and Shahraan, as well as greetings from near and dear ones.

Maharashtra Government Could Install Mobile Jamming Towers in Jails

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 8, 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that his government is considering to install mobile jamming towers in prisons across the state.

Sanjay Dutt in Trouble For Overstaying Leave From Jail

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 12, 2015

A probe by Maharashtra prison authorities has concluded that the actor flouted rules by overstaying his last furlough by two days

Actor Sanjay Dutt Goes Back to Jail After Parole Extension Is Rejected

India News | Tejas Mehta | Saturday January 10, 2015

Actor Sanjay Dutt returned to prison this evening after the Yerwada Prison authorities in Pune rejected the plea for extending his furlough. The actor was seen carrying two bags as he entered Yerwada Central Prison in Pune escorted by police personnel.

Sanjay Dutt to Go Back to Jail as Parole Extension is Rejected

Tejas Mehta | Saturday January 10, 2015

Sanjay Dutt is likely to return to prison today after the Yerwada Prison authorities in Pune rejected the plea for extending his furlough

Actor Sanjay Dutt to Go Back to Jail As Parole Extension is Rejected

India News | Written by Tejas Mehta | Saturday January 10, 2015

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is likely to return to prison today after the Yerwada Prison authorities in Pune rejected the plea for extending his furlough.

Out of Jail on Furlough, Sanjay Dutt Seeks Another Extension

India News | Nikita Niraj Arora | Wednesday January 7, 2015

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is out of jail on a 14-day furlough, has now applied for another extension for two weeks.

Maharashtra to Investigate Why Actor Sanjay Dutt Keeps Leaving Jail

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt (With inputs from Agencies) | Friday December 26, 2014

The Maharashtra government has said it will investigate the 14-day furlough - a temporary leave of absence - granted to actor Sanjay Dutt, which allowed him to leave jail yet again on Christmas eve.

Out on Parole, Sanjay Dutt Watches PK With Family

Thursday December 25, 2014

Sanjay Dutt was released on a two weeks' furlough by the Yerwada Central Jail authorities on December 24