Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court has directed states to ensure immediate medical treatment for acid attack survivors, highlighting long delays in relief. The Court noted that compensation for victims has been pending since 1994, urging strict implementation of prior orders.
Today, On 14th January, The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram in the 2013 rape case, citing health grounds. The bail will remain in effect until March 31, 2025. This decision follows a similar order previously issued by the Supreme Court. Asaram, who has been serving a life sentence, sought relief due to his deteriorating health.
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (5th Dec) granted medical bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted BJP MLA in the Unnao rape case, for treatment of retinal detachment. He will undergo a 3-4 day assessment at AIIMS Delhi, monitored by local authorities. The survivor’s advocate opposed the bail, citing safety concerns and adequate prison care.
The Bombay High Court granted six months’ bail to pregnant prisoner Surbhi Soni, citing the serious impact of childbirth in prison on both mother and child. Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke emphasized prisoners’ dignity, allowing Soni to seek medical care outside. The court found no harm to the ongoing investigation in her release.
Asaram Bapu, serving life imprisonment for raping a teenage girl, has been granted a 7-day parole today by the Rajasthan High Court for medical treatment in Maharashtra. Legal experts express concerns about fairness in the justice system. Supreme Court declined his plea for suspension of sentence on medical grounds, directing him to seek permission from the High Court.
The Bombay High Court today assured Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal that his plea for an extension of interim bail would be heard within the next 10 days. Goyal’s lawyers expressed frustration about the case being “shuttlecocked between courts” due to changes in judge assignments since May. The court agreed to hear the plea and set a hearing date soon.
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Today(on 22nd April), a Delhi court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for daily video consultations with his doctor, but instructed Tihar Jail to provide necessary medical care. The court also directed jail authorities to consult a medical board from AIIMS for specialized treatment. The decision balances Kejriwal’s health needs with medical recommendations.
