Supreme Court Allows Parties To Inspect Hospital Reports On Bhima Koregaon Case Accused Gautam Navlakha's Health Status

The Supreme Court of India on Friday allowed the parties to inspect the reports filed by the hospital regarding Bhima Koregaon case accused, Gautam Navlakha's health status. On September 29, the Supreme Court had directed for Navlakha to be taken to a hospital of choice for a thorough medical check-up after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued that he had many health complications. The Hospital was also asked to submit a report to the Court based on the check-up. A Bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy was considering a petition moved by Navlakha seeking transfer to house arrest. "The parties are granted liberty to inspect the medical reports sent by (unclear) hospital." The 73-year-old human rights activist, who was arrested in August 2018 and has been under custody ever since, has approached the Supreme Court after the Bombay High Court rejected his prayer. He stated that he is suffering from serious ailments, including skin allergy and dental issues, and cited the need to undergo colonoscopy to test suspected cancer. He requested that he be shifted to his sister's house and be placed under house arrest there. During the brief hearing today, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested for the matter to be taken up on November 2. The Bench then asked for an update in the matter. SG Mehta informed that Navlakha is being treated and routine check - ups are going on. "Nothing major, milords", he said. Pointing to the hospital reports, the Bench said that as there were many reports, it may not be possible for them to go through it all at once. As there are too many items on board on November 2, the case will next be heard on November 9. In the September 29 order, the Court had permitted Navlakha's partner Sabah Hussain and his sister Mridula Kothari to visit him at the hospital subject to the hospital rules. No other visitors will be permitted, the court said. Also, the larger issue relating to his entitlement for house arrest will be considered later, the Bench had said. Case Title: Gautam Navlakha Versus National Investigation Agency And Anr | SLP(Crl) No. 9216/2022 II-A Click Here To Read/Download Order

Supreme Court Allows Parties To Inspect Hospital Reports On Bhima Koregaon Case Accused Gautam Navlakha's Health Status

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