Pushkin Chandra case: Court grants bail to HIV+ accused

May 18, 2008

New Delhi (PTI): A man accused in four-year-old Pushkin Chandra case,

in which the son of a former IAS officer and his friend, allegedly

involved in a homosexual relationship, were killed, was on Saturday

granted bail by a court here as he was HIV-positive and suffering

from tuberculosis.

" In view of the circumstances that accused Rajesh is suffering from

HIV (infection) as well as tuberculosis and he appeared to be quite

ill, his bail is granted to an interim period of two months, "

Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Kumar said.

The court allowed bail plea of Rajesh Santram, arrested in the case

on August 28, 2004 on furnishing a personal and surety bond of Rs

15,000 each.

In his application, Rajesh said that he was HIV-positive and was also

afflicted with tuberculosis and asthma.

His proper treatment was not possible inside the jail as he was

required to have a clean and healthy environment, his counsel K K

Sarin said.

Taking into consideration his plea, the court ordered the accused to

be enlarged on bail.

Earlier, an application was filed in the court by the accused for

recalling four prosecution witnesses including a doctor for cross-

examination in the case.

The court now fixed July 17 for considering the application moved

under Section 311 (court's power to recall witness) of the CrPC on

behalf of the accused.

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