Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Delhi High Court Rejects Sukesh Chandrashekhar's Plea Against His 'Transfer' From Mandoli Jail To Any Other Prison
The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of Sukesh Chandrashekhar, an alleged conman, to prevent his transfer from Mandoli jail to another prison. Sukesh argued that his transfer would endanger his safety, claiming that he had been threatened by fellow inmates. The Court, however, ruled that prison authorities have the discretion to transfer inmates as per operational requirements and that Sukesh's claims lacked sufficient evidence. This ruling comes amid wider discussions about prison reforms and the treatment of high-profile prisoners in India.