Roshankumar Sitharama Shetty v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Temporary/medical bail - Bombay High Court, Bail Application No. 133 of 2026, decided 14 January 2026 by Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.: 3-month medical bail from Thane Central Prison for admission to a private hospital of choice; based on Sir J J Group of Hospitals health report (13-01-2026) showing left 5th toe Ray's amputation (03-12-2025) and forefoot amputation surgery (12-01-2026) with history of diabetes and hypertension; FIR allegations and gravity of offence weighed; cash bail Rs.25,000/-; conditions as to reporting whereabouts/medical details to jail and IO within 8 days, video-conference trial attendance with exemption liberty, alternate-Monday IO contact (phone/WhatsApp video), no tampering/contact with complainant or witnesses, surrender at end of twelfth week by 5.00 p.m., cancellation on infraction. No statutes or precedents cited or discussed.
What did the court decide?
Bail Application seeking temporary bail on medical grounds allowed and disposed of. The Applicant is enlarged on medical bail for 3 months from the date of release from Thane Central Prison, to be admitted to a private hospital of his choice, on furnishing cash bail of Rs.25,000/-, subject to conditions: (i) keep Jail Authorities/Investigating Officer informed of whereabouts and medical details (hospital, treating doctors, visiting family members' names and phone numbers) within 8 days of release; (ii) attend the Trial Court through video conferencing, with liberty to seek exemption, the Trial Court to decide such application on merits; (iii) remain in contact with the Investigating Officer once in 15 days by telephonic communication/WhatsApp video call on every alternate Monday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. on the mobile number of Mr. Sarak, API (98212 14611); (iv) not tamper with or attempt to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned with the case; (v) any infraction shall entail cancellation of bail; (vi) surrender before the Jail authorities at or before 5.00 p.m. on the expiry of the last day of the twelfth week from release.