Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:59am on 15 Dec 2023,Friday India Global
The family of Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, has approached India's Supreme Court, seeking government intervention to release him from prison in the Czech Republic, reported Live Law. Gupta's family alleged religious rights violations, claiming he was forced to consume beef and pork in custody, a direct violation of his fundamental rights and religious beliefs. Gupta also asserts denial of consular access, contact with family, and legal representation. The Supreme Court has deemed the matter "extremely sensitive" for the Ministry of External Affairs and scheduled a hearing on January 4, 2023.
