Which Petition was entertained by the Hon’ble Supreme Court &, was arrising out of a letter written by Sunil Batra, a convict in the Tihar Jail to one of the judges alleging that a warden had caused a brutal bleeding injury to another convict named Prem Chand?
Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration 1979, Supreme Court
Correct AnswerSP Gupta Vs. Union of India, 1981, Supreme Court
Incorrect AnswerBanduva Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India 1983 Supreme Court
Incorrect AnswerHussainara Khatoon Vs. Home Secretary, State of Bihar
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration 1979, Supreme Court
- This case arose from a letter written by Sunil Batra, a convict, regarding inhumane conditions and a brutal injury caused to another inmate. It expanded the scope of judicial intervention in prison conditions.
- Option 2: SP Gupta Vs. Union of India, 1981, Supreme Court
- This case is also known as the Judges’ Transfer Case, dealing with issues of judicial appointments and independence. It is not related to prison conditions.
- Option 3: Bandhua Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India 1983, Supreme Court
- This case focused on the issue of bonded labor and their rights, not on prison conditions.
- Option 4: Hussainara Khatoon Vs. Home Secretary, State of Bihar
- This case was significant for highlighting prisoners' rights, such as legal aid and speedy trial, but not specifically about injury and prison conditions.
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By: Parvesh Mehta