India, Oct. 31 -- NEW DELHI

A Delhi court on Thursday sought a status report from Tihar jail authorities on a plea moved by the accused in the assault case of Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, seeking medical treatment.

The accused, identified as Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakaria, moved a plea through counsel advocate Pradeep Khatri, stating that he has been suffering from persistent eye complications after his spectacles broke when he was overpowered by security personnel during the attack on the chief minister.

Despite informing officials of the Tihar jail regarding his eye issues, adequate medical treatment was not provided to him, he alleged in the plea.

Taking note of the submissions, the court of judicial magistrate first class Kart...