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Court Orders Tihar Jail to Reschedule Aaftab's Psychiatric Consultations
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 07:08 AM
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A Delhi High Court has directed Tihar Jail to reschedule the psychiatric consultations of inmate Aaftab, following a procedural lapse in the Shraddha Walker case.
The Delhi High Court has issued an order directing Tihar Jail to reschedule the psychiatric consultations of inmate Aaftab, who is currently under investigation in the Shraddha Walker case.
The directive comes after the court noted that the scheduled consultations had not been conducted as per the prescribed timetable, potentially affecting the inmate’s legal rights and medical care.
In the Shraddha Walker case, Aaftab’s mental health assessment is a critical component of the ongoing proceedings. The court emphasized that timely psychiatric evaluations are essential for ensuring a fair trial and for safeguarding the inmate’s well‑being.
Tihar Jail officials have been instructed to coordinate with the medical team to arrange new consultation dates within the next 48 hours, ensuring compliance with the court’s mandate and preventing any further procedural delays.
The directive comes after the court noted that the scheduled consultations had not been conducted as per the prescribed timetable, potentially affecting the inmate’s legal rights and medical care.
In the Shraddha Walker case, Aaftab’s mental health assessment is a critical component of the ongoing proceedings. The court emphasized that timely psychiatric evaluations are essential for ensuring a fair trial and for safeguarding the inmate’s well‑being.
Tihar Jail officials have been instructed to coordinate with the medical team to arrange new consultation dates within the next 48 hours, ensuring compliance with the court’s mandate and preventing any further procedural delays.