Judge reserves order on actor Darshan's petition for home cooked meals in jail
Bengaluru: A Bengaluru court on Monday reserved the order on Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's petition for home cooked food for July 25.
After hearing extensive arguments regarding a petition for home cooked meals for the actor, an undertrial prisoner in the Renukaswamy murder case, the judge Vishwanath C Goudar reserved the order.
Leela Raghavendra filed an application in the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on behalf of Darshan, seeking home cooked meals and a proper bed. Darshan, who is currently jailed for his alleged involvement in Renukaswamy's murder case, was represented by advocate Raghavendra.
Darshan, who is currently jailed for his alleged involvement in Renukaswamy's murder case, was represented by advocate Raghavendra.
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Advocate Raghavendra argued before the court that undertrial prisoners were permitted to receive food, clothing and bedding from home if they cannot provide for themselves. He cited that the Inspector General of Police (Prison) has the authority to grant such permission and that prison authorities should only provide facilities if the prisoners cannot arrange them independently.
Advocate Raghavendra further argued that denying Darshan home cooked meals violates Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
He contended that Darshan is facing undue hardship and adverse publicity because of his fame and is thus being denied the facilities he rightfully deserves.
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22 students hospitalised post-lunch at Telangana school; probe underway
Hyderabad, Nov 26: At least 22 students from a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district were hospitalised on Tuesday after complaining of headaches and stomach aches. Officials are investigating whether the illness was linked to the lunch served at the school.
The affected students had also eaten snacks from nearby bakeries and shops, and samples have been collected for laboratory testing, according to the District Educational Officer (DEO), based on preliminary information.
Over 400 students, along with district authorities, the school headmaster, and teachers, had the mid-day meal at Zilla Parishad High School in Maganoor on Tuesday. However, 22 students began experiencing symptoms of headaches, stomach pain, and vomiting at 3.30 pm.
They were admitted to a hospital, where doctors confirmed they were safe after treatment, the official said. One student who vomited claimed the potatoes and brinjal were inadequately cooked, while another had a stomach ache.
It was alleged that the affected students fell ill after having lunch, though they had also eaten snacks from outside the school. District authorities are investigating the matter from all angles, said a senior official.
This incident follows a similar case on November 20, when 17 students from the same school were hospitalised after consuming a mid-day meal.
