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Rajasthan High Court suspends the sentence of a convict diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, holding that a severe medical condition coupled with arguable grounds in appeal warrant bail pending disposal. The ruling underscores that humanitarian considerations and prima facie merit in appeal can override the presumption of guilt post-conviction.
Madurai HC holds that denying emergency leave to a life convict for a family medical crisis violates Article 21, even with pending cases. The court mandates six days of unescorted leave with strict daily reporting and family surety, balancing humanitarian needs with prison security.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that courts retain discretion under Section 483 of the BNSS to grant interim bail on medical grounds, even in NDPS Act cases, where the accused's presence is critical for caregiving. This holding clarifies that Section 37's stringent bail conditions do not override humanitarian considerations, setting a precedent for balancing statutory restrictions with constitutional rights under Article 21.