Bombay High Court Dismisses Solitary Confinement Claim in German Bakery Case

The Bombay High Court dismissed Himayat Baig's claim of solitary confinement, stating there was no cause for concern over psychological trauma. Baig, serving a life sentence for the 2010 German Bakery blast, claimed confinement in Nashik Central Jail affected his mental health. The court found no basis for his allegations.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the claim of solitary confinement made by Himayat Baig, the convict in the 2010 German Bakery blast case. The court declared that there was no evidence of psychological trauma resulting from his imprisonment.

A division bench consisting of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale expressed satisfaction that Baig, who is serving a life sentence, is not in solitary confinement. Baig, the only person convicted in the Pune blast case, alleged adverse mental effects due to his reported confinement.

The Maharashtra government's circular and the court's decision indicated a clear stance that inmates facing threats are managed in high-security barracks rather than solitary confinement. Baig's plea for change of barrack and assignment of work were addressed per prison rules.

(With inputs from agencies.)