Kerala Panel Mandates Better Prison Healthcare

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed prison officials to ensure timely healthcare for inmates following a complaint by a prisoner about denied medical access after a work-related incident. The Commission emphasizes zero tolerance for such lapses and mandates future compliance.

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has taken a strong stance on prison healthcare, issuing strict directives to prison authorities to ensure inmates receive timely medical treatment.

The move comes after a complaint from a prisoner who claimed difficulty in accessing medical care following a work-related incident in the jail, where another inmate allegedly blocked his access to a doctor.

The Commission, led by Justice Alexander Thomas, insists that all prisoners receive necessary healthcare, warning of zero tolerance for future lapses, despite prison authorities' denial of the allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)