Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Extension of Temporary Bail on Medical Grounds: Orders Surrender Within One Week and Directs Monthly Medical Monitoring

Court’s Decision:
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Varinder Pal Singh Dhoot, seeking an extension of temporary bail on medical grounds. The Court directed the petitioner to surrender within one week from the date of the order, citing that no case was made out for an extension of the temporary bail based on the medical report.

Facts of the Case:
Varinder Pal Singh Dhoot had been granted temporary bail on medical grounds. He approached the Supreme Court to extend the bail, citing ongoing medical issues. The petitioner relied on a report from the Medical Board of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, dated September 6, 2024.

Issues:
The main issue was whether the petitioner’s temporary bail, granted on medical grounds, should be extended based on the latest medical report.

Petitioner’s Arguments:
The petitioner’s counsel argued that due to the petitioner’s medical condition, the temporary bail should be extended.

Concerns were also raised about the petitioner’s ongoing medical care.

Respondent’s Arguments:
The respondents opposed the extension, stating that the medical report did not support a case for continued temporary bail.

Court’s Analysis:
The Court reviewed the Medical Board’s report from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, and concluded that the petitioner’s medical condition did not warrant an extension of temporary bail. However, the Court directed that the petitioner be examined by the Medical Board every month to monitor his medical condition.

Conclusion:
The Supreme Court directed Varinder Pal Singh Dhoot to surrender within one week. The Court also clarified that the petitioner’s medical condition would continue to be monitored with regular medical check-ups. Additionally, the Court noted that the High Court had only considered the bail on medical grounds, not on merits, and allowed the petitioner to apply for regular bail, which would be considered independently by the High Court.

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