Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Former UCO Bank Chairman Granted Bail on Medical Grounds
A former bank chairman named Subodh Goel, accused of taking bribes and money laundering, has been let out of jail temporarily.
A judge agreed to let him out because he is very sick.
He has a rare disease that is getting worse, and he needs constant medical care.
The government agency that arrested him, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), didn't want him to leave jail, but the judge said he could.
He has to follow certain rules while he is out, like staying within a certain area and not contacting witnesses.
Former UCO Bank chairman Subodh Goel was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court.
Goel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May on money laundering charges.
The bail was granted on medical and humanitarian grounds due to Goel's severe health condition.
Goel suffers from spinocerebellar ataxia type 12, a rare neuro-degenerative disorder.
The ED opposed the bail, stating Goel received appropriate treatment in custody, while the court approved with certain conditions.
- Who
- Subodh Kumar Goel, former chairman of UCO Bank.
- What
- Interim bail granted to Subodh Kumar Goel, former UCO Bank chairman.
- When
- Granted on Friday, with the bail lasting until November 15.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- Granted on medical and humanitarian grounds due to Goel's severe health condition.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Calcutta High Court
Bail Decision
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Argued Goel was receiving appropriate treatment in custody.
Calcutta High Court
The court ruled in favor of Goel's release on medical grounds.
- Defendant
- Subodh Kumar Goel
- Charges
- Money laundering
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Bail Granted By
- Calcutta High Court
- Bail Period
- Until November 15
- Medical Condition
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 12