India Political Prisoner Varavara Rao Denied Bail As Health Condition Deteriorates
Mumbai, November 12: Political Prisoner Varavara Rao, in jail for over two years in the Koregaon-Bhima case, has been denied bail, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday after his family requested that he be freed urgently because of his worsening health condition.
The court said doctors at Nanavati Hospital could examine him via video call and would visit him if needed. If the doctors believe a visit is necessary, they should visit Taloja jail, where Rao is housed, the court ordered, asking that a report be submitted by November 16.
According to NDTV, the family’s lawyer Indira Jaising argued before the High Court, saying that his health was fast deteriorating. He said, “He is bedridden. He is on diapers. He can’t control urination. He is with a urine bag. His catheter has not been removed. Is this man going to run away from justice?”
Bombay High Court said a video call with doctors at Nanavati Hospital should be arranged today if possible and said the case would be heard again on November 17.
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