Black Warrant (book)
Book by Sunetra Choudhury
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Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer is an Indian 2019 non-fiction book written by journalist Sunetra Choudhury and the former superintendent of Tihar Jail, Sunil Gupta.[1] It traces some of the infamous criminals who served their time in the jail and were hanged.[2] The book was published by Roli Books on 7 November 2019.[3] The book shares controversial confessions of procedural lapses and corruption leading to a travesty of justice. It provides a step forward in a quest to understand the Indian prison system and provides fodder for further research into its corruption and injustices.[4]
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| Author | Sunetra Choudhury Sunil Gupta |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction Drama |
| Publisher | Roli Books |
| Publication date | 7 November 2019 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardback) |
| Pages | 178 |
| ISBN | 8194206855 |
Reception
A review in The Financial Express called the book a "racy read" calling it "a must-read if they want a quick tutorial on the history of crime in Delhi in the past four decades."[5]
Adaptation
In June 2020, it was announced that Vikramaditya Motwane will be adapting the book into a web series.[6] The rights are jointly acquired by Motwane's production company Andolan Films and writer-journalist Josy Joseph's Confluence Media.[7]
The series Black Warrant, co-created by Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, released on 10 January 2025 premiering and streaming on Netflix, starring Zahan Kapoor.[8]