The visit took place after Dipke attended an Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony in his village. He alleged that toilet facilities lacked water supply, windows were broken, and seating was inadequate for the student strength.

Devendra Nath Mahto’s health has raised concern after 15 days of hunger strike, with doctors reporting sodium at 124, low potassium, and ketone bodies in his urine.

The court restated the established legal position that the press must exercise due caution when reporting on matters pending investigation or adjudication, and must not usurp the role of the judiciary by attributing criminal liability absent a judicial determination.