In Brief
The appellant, an accused in a criminal case requiring urgent surgery/angioplasty, sought treatment in a private hospital of her choice rather than in a government hospital. Her co-accused son had died while undergoing treatment in a government hospital, creating legitimate apprehension. The Supreme Court allowed her appeal, modifying the High Court's order to permit her to undergo the necessary medical procedure in a private hospital at her own expense. The Court directed that she may apply to the High Court for interim bail once the treatment schedule and details are finalized and shared with jail authorities.
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