Interim bail on medical grounds granted where contemporaneous records showed a precarious condition pending verification.

Latest medical records were taken on record where the respondent raised no objection, and the pending bail matters were directed for early hearing. On the petitioner's contemporaneous medical material showing breathlessness, dyspnea on exertion, fever, referral for emergency admission, and advice for oxygen and admission, interim bail was granted till the next date of hearing. The court treated the condition as precarious pending verification of the records, while the main bail petition remained pending for further consideration.

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Issues: (i) Whether the latest medical document sought to be placed on record could be taken on record; (ii) whether early hearing of the bail matters was warranted; (iii) whether interim bail should be granted on account of the petitioner's medical condition.

Issue (i): Whether the latest medical document sought to be placed on record could be taken on record.

Analysis: The respondent raised no objection to the document being brought on record. In view of the absence of opposition, the document was accepted for consideration.

Conclusion: The medical document was taken on record.

Issue (ii): Whether early hearing of the bail matters was warranted.

Analysis: The application for early hearing was supported by the grounds stated in the application and was taken up in the context of the pending bail proceedings.

Conclusion: Early hearing was allowed.

Issue (iii): Whether interim bail should be granted on account of the petitioner's medical condition.

Analysis: The petitioner produced medical material showing breathlessness, dyspnea on exertion, fever, referral for emergency admission, and advice for oxygen and admission. The existing interim bail on a different medical ground was nearing expiry, and the petitioner's condition was treated as precarious pending verification of the records.

Conclusion: Interim bail was granted till the next date of hearing on medical grounds.

Final Conclusion: The petitioner obtained immediate temporary liberty and ancillary reliefs, while the main bail petition remained pending for further hearing.

Ratio Decidendi: Interim bail may be granted on medical grounds where contemporaneous medical records disclose a precarious condition requiring immediate consideration, pending verification and final hearing.

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