Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Khyati Hospital Chairman's Bail Plea Denied Over PMJAY Funds
The chairman of Khyati Hospital, Kartik Patel, was denied bail after being accused of misusing funds from a government health program called PM-JAY.
The hospital allegedly used Rs 8 crore from this program to pay off a loan, and planned to open another hospital by getting more patients, even if it meant doing things the wrong way.
The court rejected his bail request because of the seriousness of the charges and the fact that the chairman was in charge of everything.
Patel is now in jail, and the court cited evidence of unethical practices, like pressuring doctors to refer patients for unnecessary procedures.
Khyati Hospital Chairman Kartik Patel's bail plea has been rejected by the Ahmedabad Rural District and Sessions court.
The court stated that Rs 8 crore from PM-JAY earnings was used to pay off a bank loan.
The court noted that the hospital planned to open another hospital, allegedly encouraging unethical practices to gain patients.
The court rejected Patel's bail plea, citing the seriousness of the alleged offenses and the principle of parity.
Patel is accused of conspiracy and pressuring doctors to refer patients for unethical procedures.
- Who
- Kartik Patel, chairman of Khyati Multispecialty Hospital.
- What
- Bail plea of Khyati Hospital Chairman, Kartik Patel, rejected.
- When
- The Ahmedabad Rural District and Sessions court made the decision on Tuesday.
- Where
- Ahmedabad Rural District and Sessions court.
- Why
- Due to the seriousness of the charges and the alleged misuse of PM-JAY funds.
Arguments for Bail
Arguments Against Bail
Principle of Parity vs Seriousness of Offense
Arguments for Bail
Parity: Co-accused granted bail.
Arguments Against Bail
Seriousness of charges and involvement in alleged conspiracy.
- Defendant
- Kartik Patel
- Position
- Chairman of Khyati Multispecialty Hospital
- Allegation
- Misuse of PM-JAY funds, conspiracy
- Loan Amount Used
- Rs 8 crore
- PM-JAY Earnings (Angiography/Angioplasty)
- Rs 16.64 crore (March 31, 2022 - Nov 11, 2024)
- Imprisonment
- Judicial custody in Sabarmati Jail, Ahmedabad
- Bail plea reason
- Principle of Parity