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.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has demanded explanations from the state governments on their treatment protocols for inmates with Hepatitis C, following a shortage of medical staff in jails. The inquiry was prompted by a news report revealing a high percentage of prisoners with Hepatitis C. The court emphasized the gravity of the situation and instructed both states to file detailed affidavits by January 25.
