Justice Milind N. Jadhav of the Bombay High Court has granted eight months’ interim bail to Pooja Lovepreet Lal, accused by the DRI of carrying 6 kg of cocaine, on humanitarian grounds, noting that her eight-month-old daughter, housed with her in prison, has had respiratory illness requiring repeated hospital care, while stressing that Section 37 NDPS is not diluted and the order is not on merits.
The Calcutta High Court rejected mandatory pregnancy tests for women prisoners, stressing privacy and dignity. The decision emphasizes voluntary agreements and proportionate measures, promoting responsible conduct and collaborative efforts to address systemic issues within the prison system. The bench advocates for a balanced approach respecting prisoners’ rights, aiming for comprehensive reform through collaborative efforts.
