Chander Mohan v. State Of NCT Of Delhi
$~74 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + LPA 289/2026 &CM APPL.
26173/2026, CM APPL.
26174/2026CM, APPL. 26175/2026 CHANDER MOHAN .....Appellant Through:
Mr. Sarthak Maggon, Ms. Tanvi and Mr. Ritik Tiwari, Advs.
versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through:
Mr. Prateek Tanwar, SPC with Mr.
Ayush Kasana, GP, Ms. Khanak Tanwar, Advs. for R-1 Mr. Amit Bhandari, ASC with Mr.
Pramod Kumar, Panel Counsel, GNCTD
CORAM:
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA
O R D E R
% 21.04.2026 1.
Heard learned counsel representing the parties. 2.
This intra-court appeal seeks to challenge an order dated 16.04.2026 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(CRL)1190/2026. 3.
By the said order, learned Single Judge has examined a medical report of the appellant dated 14.04.2026, wherein it has been reported on 09.04.2026, that the appellant was referred to Central Jail Hospital at Central Jail No.3, Tihar for review and further management, where a medicine specialist examined him and gave his opinion. The report further states that in respect to the management of the appellant considering his obesity, he has The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
been lodged in the Jail Dispensary where western toilet and bed is available. The learned Single Judge while quoting the said report fixed the matter on 04.05.2026.
4.
It has been stated by the learned counsel for the appellant that owing to his obesity and age, it is becoming difficult for the appellant to stay in the jail with his dignity intact.
5.
Mr. Bhandari, learned Additional Standing Counsel (Criminal), GNCTD on instructions states that all requisite arrangements have been made, and it is apparent from the medical report, that the appellant has already been provided the facility of the western toilet and bed. He has further stated that considering the condition of the appellant, two sewadars have also been deputed to attend the appellant. 6.
Latest medical report dated 19.04.2026 of the appellant has been tendered to the Court, which is taken on record. 7.
Learned counsel for the appellant states that on enquiry it has been revealed that on account of his obesity, the appellant is not able to purchase even the toiletry as he is unable to move. He states that a family member thus be permitted to arrange for certain toiletries for use of the appellant. 8.
Paragraph 1808 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 provides that any article to be supplied for use of any civil prisoner shall be delivered to the Deputy Superintendent or any other officer appointed by the Superintendent in that behalf, who shall examine before it is handed over to the prisoner. Accordingly, we permit a relative of the appellant to deliver the toiletries for use of the appellant which shall be examined by the Deputy Superintendent in terms of the requirement of paragraph of 1808 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 and if nothing objectionable is found, the same shall be handed over to The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
the appellant. Certain other inconveniences have been expressed by the learned counsel for the appellant, which the appellant is facing. 9.
For the said purpose, it is open to the appellant to move appropriate application before the learned Single Judge in the pending writ petition and if any such application is moved, the same shall be considered and decided in accordance with law.
10.
The appeal along with pending applications stands disposed of. DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ TEJAS KARIA, J APRIL 21, 2026/j The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.