IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
HON’BLE MR. SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, HON’BLE MR. ARUN KUMAR RAI, JJ
Akash Kumar Roy @ Akash Roy @ Monu – Appellant
Versus
National Investigating Agency – Respondent
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| 1. court reviews food provision standards in jail. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 5) |
| 2. court grants permission for canteen operation. (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. court emphasizes inspections and accountability. (Para 10 , 14) |
| 4. court concludes with directives for ongoing oversight. (Para 15 , 19) |
Order No.24/Dated:26.11.2025
1. In pursuant to the order dated 18th November, 2025, the Jail Superintendent and the Jailor, Birsa Munda Central Jail, namely, Mr. Sudarshan Murmu and Mr. Laukush Kumar, respectively, have appeared.
2. The register pertaining to the selection of the committee to run the canteen has been placed for its perusal by the Court.
3. The Jailor, who is at the helm of affairs regarding the supply of food to the inmates, has submitted that now the foods are being supplied as per the jail manual.
4. This Court has passed an order directing the Secretary Home and I.G. Prison to file specific affidavit by calling for reports from all the different jails regarding the quality of food and submit an affidavit to that effect.
5. The affidavit to that effect has been filed. It has been stated by Mr. Pankaj Kumar, learned Public Prosecutor that the quality of food has been improved and now, th
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