The extensive campaigning tours and related events undertaken by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indicate that he does not appear to be suffering from any serious or "life-threatening" ailment, Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has held while denying him interim bail.
Earlier on Wednesday, the court also dismissed his application for interim bail on medical grounds in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
While denying bail, the court said that Kejriwal seeks interim bail for ‘diagnosis’ of an anticipated ailment which, cannot be said to be a valid ground.
There appears to be no reason as to why such diagnostic tests cannot be conducted while he is in custody, the court said.
"Since the health concerns of the accused must be addressed immediately, the Medical Board of AIIMS, which was directed to be constituted vide order dated April 22, 2024 of this court, is hereby directed to be revived and/or re-constituted, if deemed fit by the Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, having regard to the nature of ailments the Applicant is stated to be suffering from," the judge said in its order.
The Medical Board shall, besides complying with the earlier order dated April 22, also examine the applicant and prescribe such diagnostic tests as deemed appropriate within three days, the judge said.
Jail authorities have also been asked to ensure that the prescribed recommended tests/evaluations are conducted without any delay.
Upon receipt of the test reports, the Medical Board shall prescribe the further necessary treatment as may be required and the jail authorities shall ensure that the treatment so prescribed by the Medical Board is provided to the applicant forthwith, under intimation to this court, the judge said.
Before surrendering at the Tihar jail, Arvind Kejriwal had sought seven days from the court for an investigation into his health issues.
Published By:
Sudeep Lavania
Published On:
Jun 7, 2024
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