Yerwada Prison

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

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.

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.

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.

"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

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

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.

A day before actor Sanjay Dutt walks out from Yerwada prison, a public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging his early release on remission and alleging that the actor was getting preferential treatment.

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 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, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

"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

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

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.

A day before actor Sanjay Dutt walks out from Yerwada prison, a public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging his early release on remission and alleging that the actor was getting preferential treatment.

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 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, 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.

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.

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.

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

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