Sorry State Of Affairs': Delhi HC Summons Tihar Jail Superintendent Over Failure To Provide Medical Assistance To PMLA Accused

The Delhi High Court summoned the Tihar Jail Superintendent for failing to provide medical assistance to an accused in a money laundering case despite a judicial order. The court criticized the jail authorities for their casual approach and non-compliance with the order to take the accused, who has a seizure disorder, to the hospital. The court emphasized that the accused has the right to the best medical treatment and that the jail authorities’ actions violated his fundamental rights. The court granted interim bail to the accused for medical treatment and directed the highest jail authority to file a personal affidavit regarding the lapse. This ruling highlights the importance of ensuring proper medical care for detainees and holding authorities accountable for non-compliance with judicial orders.