The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.
A Banda court has instructed an additional chief judicial magistrate to investigate the death of former BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari, with a history of legal troubles, passed away in a UP hospital. He previously alleged poisoning in jail. The probe intensifies given the complexities of politics and criminal justice in India.
On Thursday (21st March): Mukhtar Ansari claims he was given poisoned food in jail, causing serious health issues. During a court session, he was unable to attend due to his condition. His lawyer requested medical intervention, stating that Ansari’s health had drastically declined since the alleged poisoning incident. Ansari has also reported a previous poisoning attempt.
