#Medical grounds for bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to an accused in an excise case after the prosecution's seizure witnesses retracted their statements and medical evidence confirmed chronic liver disease. This reinforces that bail is not merely a procedural formality but a rights-based remedy when investigation is complete, witness credibility collapses, and health risks are substantiated - setting a critical precedent for non-bailable excise offences under BNSS.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted two-month temporary bail to an accused suffering from acute myocardial infarction and severe heart failure with an ejection fraction of 35%, recognizing that prolonged judicial custody in such life-threatening conditions violates Article 21. The ruling reinforces that medical emergency, not just the nature of the offense, must override bail rigidity under the NDPS Act, setting a precedent for bail decisions involving acute cardiovascular collapse.