“Played with Lives During Pandemic”: Bombay HC Grants Bail to Sujit Patkar in COVID Jumbo Centre Scam

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sujit Patkar, linked to the COVID-19 jumbo centre fraud, due to trial delays and parity with co-accused. Justice Amit Borkar emphasized the duration of Patkar’s custody and the need for equitable treatment. He must submit a Rs 1 lakh bond with specific bail conditions.