Tihar superintendent faces contempt charge for wilfully violating HC release order
The Delhi High Court has held the Tihar Jail superintendent in contempt for imposing an unauthorised condition that delayed the release of an undertrial in violation of court orders. The court found that the superintendent acted in wilful disregard of judicial directives.
The incident highlights lapses in compliance with high court orders by jail authorities. The court's action underscores the need for prison officials to adhere strictly to release orders passed by courts.
