Sunil Gupta is a former jailer at Tihar Jail in Delhi for over three decades. His time at Tihar gave him firsthand experience with the challenges of prison life, including managing high-profile inmates, and dealing with issues like caste, corruption, violence, and capital punishment. He is also the author of the book "Black Warrant," co-written with Sunetra Choudhury. Now, Netflix has made a series based on his time in Tihar Jail, featuring stories from his book about crime, justice, and the prisons in India.

00:00 - Introdcurion

1:00 - Caste Prevalence in Tihar Jail

8:10 - What's Special About a Job in Tihar in Those Times

10:54 - Not Getting Diverted to Corruption

14:15 - Caste Dynamics in Tihar Jail

16:04 - Changes in Ordinary Life as a Jailer

22:15 - Training of a Jailer

25:22 - Role of Prisoners in Running the Jail

30:00 - What is a Number Daar in Jail?

35:12 - Violence on a Regular Basis in Jail

44:00 - The Hierarchy of Prisoners in Jail

54:59 - Campus Placement in Tihar Jail

57:23 - Jails in India vs Foreign Jails

59:02 - The Breakdown of the Justice System in India

1:07:16 - Security Categorization in Tihar Jail

1:12:32 - Smuggling of Drugs in Tihar Jail

1:25:45 - Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare in Tihar Jail

1:34:14 - What is a Black Warrant?

1:37:45 - Witnessing the Hanging of Prisoners

1:41:20 - The Process of Hanging Prisoners

1:50:08 - Jailbreak Attempts in Tihar

1:54:30 - The Escape of Charles Sobhraj

1:57:00 - Barbers in Jail

2:04:19 - Entertainment and Meditation for Prisoners

2:16:48 - Conclusion