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MANISHA BATRA
Ravinder Singh @ Kali – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Manisha Batra, J. (Oral)
The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking directions to the respondents for transferring him from Central Jail, Bathinda to any other jail in the State of Punjab or Union Territory, Chandigarh keeping in view his severe health condition.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is facing trial in six FIRs before the Courts at District SAS Nagar, Mohali and in two other FIRs, he is facing trial before the Courts at Chandigarh. Since the petitioner is in custody since long, the same has adversely affected his health. He is suffering from hypertension, diabetes, Mellitus-2, Migraine, Piles and anal fissure. It is further submitted that the petitioner is also facing trial in an FIR under the MCOCA Act before the Court at New Delhi and in order to get proper medical treatment, he had applied for grant of interim bail for a period of 60 days, which was allowed to him, keeping in view his medical condition. While granting interim bail to the petitioner, learned Special Judge, New Delhi, vide order dated 27.03.2024, had directed the jail authorities to get the petitioner admitted in hosp
The court ruled that transferring a prisoner to a facility closer to family and medical care is justified for health reasons and can save state resources.
(1) A crime against an individual is to be considered as a crime against a State and public, at large. Petition filed under Section 406 of Code of Criminal Procedure, is maintainable at instance of S....
The court balanced the medical needs of the prisoner with the administrative grounds for prisoner transfer, ultimately permitting the transfer for a limited period and subject to compliance with pris....
Right of accused to a fair trial and a fair opportunity to defend himself against charges will be meaningful only when there is active participation of accused in proceedings.
Judicial oversight is required for prisoner transfers under the Prisoners Act, ensuring that such decisions are not solely administrative and respect the rights of the incarcerated.
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