Supreme Court Grants Bail To Accused Suffering From HIV
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A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha granted bail to a man observing his HIV medical report.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man accused in several criminal cases after observing that he is suffering from HIV and appears to be immuno compromised.
A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha granted bail to a man observing his HIV medical report.
According to the medical report of the accused, the patient has severe dyspnoea at rest and is unable to walk without support. Due to being immuno-compromised, he is at risk of having repeated infections. The patient requires regular treatment and follow up.
"Having regard to the peculiar circumstances of the case given that the petitioner is suffering from HIV and appears to be immuno compromised, this Court is of the opinion that a case for grant of bail is made out," the top court said.
