In Brief
A detained journalist sought permission to visit his critically ill mother in Kerala. The Supreme Court granted temporary leave for five days, balancing humanitarian considerations against state security concerns. Strict conditions were imposed: the prisoner could only visit family and doctors, received no media access, and was escorted by police throughout. The Court held that courts may grant such relief on humanitarian grounds when appropriate safeguards prevent misuse and protect public order.
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