In Brief
The petitioner, arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, sought interim bail on medical grounds. A medical board had previously found his condition stable and bail was rejected. He then produced fresh medical certificates indicating serious cardiac blockages and neurological issues. The Supreme Court held that the petitioner is entitled to file a fresh bail application before the trial court, supported by current medical evidence. The trial court may constitute a four-member medical board to independently assess the petitioner's present medical condition before deciding the bail application on its merits.
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