Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Former Tihar Jail Official In Inmate Ankit Gujjar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a former Tihar Jail official accused in the murder of inmate Ankit Gujjar. The officer was charged with abetment to murder, following allegations that he allowed unchecked violence within the jail. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence linking the official directly to the inmate's death and granted him bail pending further investigation. This case highlights ongoing concerns about prisoner safety and corruption within India’s prison system.