Gurjit Singh v. Ncb
Case brief
What is this about?
On the basis of AIIMS unavailability, the Delhi High Court directed the Jail Superintendent to admit the applicant at Apollo Hospital, with costs borne by the applicant, while keeping him in custody.
What did the court decide?
An order directing admission to Apollo Hospital at the applicant's expense and permitting family visitation.
What the court decided
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
- BAIL APPLN. 1771/2024
| GURJIT SINGH | .....Petit | ioner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through: | Mr. Aditya Mr. Manas Advocates |
Aggarw Aga |
al & rwal, |
|
| versus | ||||
| NCB | .....Respo | ndent | ||
| Through: | Mr. Arun | Khatri, | Sr. | |
| Standing | Counsel | with | ||
| Mr. Sahil | Khurana | & |
||
| Mr. Akshay | , Advocat | es. |
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN O R D E R % 07.08.2024
- By the order dated 03.07.2024, this Court had noted that the applicant requires some extra medical attention than what is being provided in Tihar Jail. This Court considered the reports placed on record and directed that the applicant be taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( ‘AIIMS’ ). In case, AIIMS is not in a position to provide treatment to the applicant, the Jail Superintendent was given liberty to get the applicant admitted in any other specialized hospital, including a private hospital.
- It is pointed out that the AIIMS has refused to admit the applicant.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Gurjit Singh
- respondent
NCB
Coram
Amit Mahajan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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