HC seeks cops’ response on Kobad Ghandy bail plea

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi Police to reply to a bail plea filed by alleged Naxal sympathiser Kobad Ghandy. Ghandy has asked the court to consider his plea "sympathetically" citing medical grounds and his advanced age. Justice G P Mittal has issued notice to the police to file its response by May 2.

Ghandy, 65, in his plea has stated that he may be granted bail due to his old age and medical problems including heart ailment and arthritis.

"The bail application may be considered sympathetically since besides being a senior citizen, the applicant suffers from multiple ailments including urinary prostate problem, irritable bowel syndrome, heart problem, high blood pressure, arthritis and spondilitis for which he requires constant care and consistent medical attention, which he cannot receive in jail," his petition said.

Ghandy, who is lodged in Tihar Jail, has remained in custody for more than three years on charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and also on charges of impersonation, cheating and forgery under various sections of the IPC.

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