Denying Phone Call Access to Prisoners Involved in Terrorist Activities Not Arbitraty

The Delhi High Court observed that denying phone-call access to prisoners involved in terrorist activities or offences under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act MCOCA and the Public Safety Act is not arbitrary. 

The court stated that such restrictions, under Rule 631 of Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, are justified for public safety.

However, jail superintendents can allow calls in specific cases with higher approval. The court was hearing a plea by Syed Shakeel, a prisoner who was denied calls, and argued the rule was discriminatory. 

The court issued a notice and will hear the case further, balancing prisoner rights with public safety concerns under the law.