Nitish Katara Murder Case: Delhi High Court Rejects Vikas Yadav’s Plea for Three-Week Furlough

Delhi High Court rejected Nitish Katara murder convict Vikas Yadav’s plea for three-week furlough, upholding prison authorities and finding no arbitrariness or rights violation. Justice Ravinder Dudeja held the Director General of Prisons acted lawfully, ensuring constitutional compliance nationwide.

“Medical Care Is a Fundamental Right Even Behind Bars”: Delhi High Court Clears Brain Scan for Murder Accused

The Delhi High Court ruled that prisoners and undertrial accused cannot be denied proper medical treatment and allowed a murder accused to undergo urgent CT and MRI brain scans. The Court stressed that the right to health is part of the fundamental right to life, regardless of judicial custody.