Suo Motu Action Taken in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Inside Birsa Munda Central Jail Under Constitutional and Custodial Protection Laws: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court took serious note of shocking allegations relating to the alleged sexual assault of a female inmate lodged in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar, Ranchi. The Court started a suo motu Public Interest Litigation after media reports and a letter sent by the Leader of Opposition raised serious concerns regarding the safety of women prisoners inside the jail premises. Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance A Division Bench…