Nutritious diet a right of all prisoners: HC on actor Darshan’s case

This observation was made by Justice M Nagaprasanna while hearing a petition filed by Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.

BySouth First Desk

Published Aug 01, 2024 | 8:33 PMUpdatedAug 01, 2024 | 8:33 PM

Karnataka HC on actor Darshan's case

The Karnataka High Court emphasised that all citizens and undertrial prisoners are entitled to a nutritious diet, without any distinctions based on their social or financial status. Justice M Nagaprasanna said this while hearing a petition filed by actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is jailed in the Renukaswamy murder case. He had challenged an order that rejected his request for home-cooked food.

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