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Gangster Kala Jathedi Opts for IVF in Tihar Jail — A Shocking Bid to Secure His Lineage
Court Order & Medical Oversight
On June 9, 2025, Additional Sessions Judge Deepak Wason partially allowed Kala Jathedi’s plea, instructing a medical team to collect his semen sample inside Tihar Jail on June 14. The Delhi court stressed that the process maintain strict privacy and hygiene, based on advisories from AIIMS and RML Hospital, which confirmed in‑prison sample collection was safe
The IVF Procedure Inside Prison
The sample collection was performed successfully between 6–7 a.m. on June 14, with IVF specialists from a Gurugram hospital visiting the jail. The collected sample was promptly handed over to hospital representatives and transported to the IVF lab within the medically required timeframe
Why He Sought It: Protecting Lineage
Jathedi and his wife, Anuradha Chaudhary, submitted that this was essential to “protect their lineage by way of procreating their child to secure their family tree.” He had originally sought a six‑hour interim parole but accepted the court’s decision to conduct the procedure within jail premises
Background: Jailed but Marrying Again
Kala Jathedi, real name Sandeep Jhanjhariya, was married to Anuradha on March 12, 2024, after previously receiving six‑hour parole for the wedding. Their relationship and his criminal background—including murder, extortion, and jailbreak—have drawn broad public and legal scrutiny
Legal and Ethical Perspectives
- Right to Reproduction: The court recognized the fundamental right of prisoners to procreate, even within incarceration.
- Safety First: Medical clearances from AIIMS and RML underscored the practice’s safety and dignity.
- Security & Privacy: Tihar authorities cooperated fully, ensuring the procedure did not breach prison protocols
Implications & Next Steps
- Monitor IVF Progress: The sample now in the IVF lab will be used for embryo creation and possible transfer, dependent on clinical success.
- Legal Precedent: This may establish a template for reproductive rights of inmates in India.
- Public Reaction: The case is sparking debate on morality, prison privileges, and the rights of convicted criminals.