A special CBI court granted bail to a Customs superintendent in a bribery case after considering his medical condition. Last week, judge BY Phad allowed the bail application of Air Cargo Mumbai superintendent Krishan Kumar.
The order, made available on Monday, noted that prosecution itself has acknowledged Kumar’s health issues by sending him to multiple hospitals during police custody. The defence stressed on Kumar’s critical medical condition, citing a recent kidney surgery and ongoing post-operative complications.
“It is a well-established principle that the health of an accused person must be given due consideration,” court stated. As per complaint, Kumar, a public servant for nine years, had demanded bribes in lieu of “smooth clearance of consignments,” where Kumar allegedly accepted Rs 20,000 for himself and Rs 10 lakh for his seniors. CBI argued that Kumar’s release would jeopardize ongoing investigation and allow him to tamper with evidence, but court said Kumar requires medical attention and has been advised medication.
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