The Supreme Court has directed AIIMS Jammu to form a special medical team to examine jailed former Kashmir High Court Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom. The Court clarified it will not grant bail on merits but will consider relief based on his medical condition.
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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.
