New Delhi, May 14 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning overcrowding in Tihar Jail, noting that the petitioner had submitted a representation to the Union Government, which is not the appropriate authority overseeing jails in Delhi, including Tihar Jail.

The bench, comprising Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, advised the petitioner to approach the Delhi Government or any other relevant authority responsible for the administration of Tihar Jail.

Additionally, the court clarified the concept of a central jail, emphasising that it does not signify administration by the central government.

The bench further stressed that grievances related to prison conditi...