In Brief
A legislator respondent filed an affidavit claiming hospitalization at a private hospital and referral to AIIMS to seek adjournment in court proceedings. The High Court directed police to seize hospital records. Analysis of the seized documents revealed contradictions: the respondent appeared to have walked in and out of the hospital rather than remaining admitted, medical tests showed no serious illness, and certain prescriptions did not match medicines purchased. The Court found a prima facie case of filing a false affidavit and directed registration of an FIR under IPC sections 465 and 471, while directing that the respondent not be arrested and investigation remain fair and transparent.
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