Today, On 21st August, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak appealed to the Delhi High Court after being denied permission to meet CM Arvind Kejriwal in jail. Pathak argued that the decision was arbitrary and lacked a valid basis, emphasizing the importance of access to political leaders in custody. The court scheduled further proceedings after hearing arguments from both sides.
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The General Administration Department (GAD) declared Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s directive for Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day as legally invalid and inactionable. Tihar authorities also criticized Kejriwal’s letter to the lieutenant governor, stating it violated prison rules. The matter has been referred to a higher authority for further instructions.
The Supreme Court of India has recently upheld the restrictions on the number of visits undertrial prisoners in Delhi can receive, dismissing a plea that sought to increase the frequency of these visits. The decision, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, emphasizes the policy considerations and operational challenges faced […]
