Bhushan Steel PMLA Case | Rouse Avenue Court Directs AIIMS to Form Medical Board to Examine Accused Nitin Johri

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has directed AIIMS to form a medical board to assess Nitin Johri, seeking bail on medical grounds in the Bhushan Steel Limited money laundering case. Special CBI Judge Jagdish Kumar emphasized the urgent need for the medical board. The court ruled for Johri’s timely medical examination and treatment, underscoring the importance of coordination between jail authorities and the medical board. Johri is to bear the expenses if treated at a private hospital.

[BREAKING] SC Adjourns NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha’s Medical Bail Plea Until April 22

Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has postponed NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha’s medical bail plea until April 22. Purkayastha is held in Tihar jail under anti-terror laws. The court instructed AIIMS to assess his health condition. He was arrested on allegations of receiving Chinese funding for anti-national propaganda. Delhi High Court previously denied his UAPA arrest challenge.