The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that prisoners have an Article 21 right to periodic medical check-ups and medically appropriate diets. The Court said renal or diabetic inmates must receive food matching their health needs.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud responded to the bungalow controversy saying their packing is done and they’ll shift the next day the house is ready. He said the allotted home needs major repairs, which caused the delay.
