#medical emergency bail

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.

Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that an accused charged under grave offences like murder and robbery may be granted interim bail if they are the sole attendant for a critically ill parent, balancing humanitarian grounds with stringent bail conditions. The ruling underscores that personal liberty may be temporarily restored where no alternative caregiver exists.