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Court Demands Jail Records Over Ex-DGP's Travel Bid
2 Nov
Summary
- Court sought former DGP's prison medical records for travel plea.
- Contradictory claims of illness in jail and fitness to travel noted.
- Hearing set for November 6 regarding changed bail conditions.
The Kerala High Court is examining former Director General of Police Tomin J Thachankary's request to travel overseas for work. Thachankary, convicted in a disproportionate assets case and currently out on bail, sought modified bail conditions to permit international travel.
Justice A Badharudeen observed a discrepancy between Thachankary's claimed illness during his jail term and his present fitness for business travel. Consequently, the court directed the jail superintendent to submit a report detailing Thachankary's health issues and hospitalisation duration while incarcerated.
This directive came after the High Court suspended Thachankary's four-year sentence on October 15. The original sentence included a fine of Rs 30.84 lakh imposed by a vigilance court. Thachankary has appealed his conviction, citing alleged errors in evidence assessment and calculations.
The court emphasized the need for clarity, stating that accepting contradictory claims could undermine public perception of judicial intelligence. The case has been adjourned for further consideration on November 6.
