Madras High Court permits undertrial prisoner in Chennai to undergo treatment at a private hospital of his choice
The HinduThe Superintendent of the Central Prison at Puzhal in Chennai has assured the Madras High Court that an undertrial prisoner, facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act of 1967 by the National Investigation Agency, would be allowed to get medical attention for diabetic retinopathy at a private hospital of his choice. Justices M. Sundar and R. Sakthivel closed a habeas corpus petition filed by the wife of Khaja Mohideen, 37, after recording the submission made by Additional Public Prosecutor E. Raj Thilak, on behalf of the prison superintendent, and granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the court once again if there was any departure. Immediately, Additional Public Prosecutor R. Muniyapparaj submitted before the court a medical report signed by the Civil Assistant Surgeon attached to the Central Prison Hospital. Subsequently, on being told that Aravind Eye Hospital in Chennai was willing to treat the prisoner even if he goes there with an escort, the judges permitted him to undergo laser treatment over there.
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