State Can't Refuse Care, Adequate Medical Facilities To Undertrial Prisoners On Any Grounds: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the state cannot refuse to provide adequate medical facilities to undertrial prisoners. The case involved a petition by an undertrial prisoner who was denied necessary medical treatment by the prison authorities. The court emphasized that the right to health is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution and that the state has a duty to ensure that prisoners receive proper medical care. The ruling highlights the importance of upholding human rights and ensuring that prisoners are treated with dignity. The court directed the prison authorities to provide the petitioner with the required medical treatment and submit a compliance report.