#medical examination

The Bombay High Court has ruled that temporary bail for an accused with a chronic neurological condition cannot be extended without independent medical verification by a designated hospital board. This sets a precedent for judicially supervised medical continuity in bail cases, ensuring that claims of ongoing treatment are substantiated by impartial evaluation-not just private care assertions-protecting both undertrial rights and public interest in due process.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that courts cannot order psychiatric examinations in divorce proceedings under Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act unless there is prima facie material indicating mental unsoundness. This reinforces personal liberty in matrimonial disputes and prevents speculative medical intrusion based on unsubstantiated allegations.

Karnataka High Court rules that an illegal arrest under Section 51 BNSS renders subsequent forensic evidence, including blood samples, inadmissible in NDPS prosecutions. The judgment underscores that procedural violations at arrest stage irreparably taint the entire case, mandating quashing of charges even in drug offences.

Madhya Pradesh High Court condemns casual medical examination in rape cases, directing disciplinary action against doctor for failure to follow protocol.