Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to HIV-Positive Convict
Imagine a person who was sent to jail for a long time because a court decided they did something wrong.
This person has been in jail for almost 15 years, which is a very long time!
They are also sick with HIV.
The judges looked at this and thought, 'This person has been in jail for so long, and they are sick, and we don't know when their next court date will be.'
So, they decided to let the person out of jail for now, but with some rules.
The person has to promise to stay in a specific area and check in with the police regularly.
This is like a temporary pass from jail until their final court case is decided.
The court also noted that the person behaved well while in jail and other prisoners didn't have problems with them.
This decision was made because it might take a while for the court to hear their appeal, and being sick in jail for a long time is hard.
Calcutta High Court granted conditional bail to a life-term convict suffering from HIV.
The convict has served nearly 15 years and his appeal against conviction is pending.
The court noted his good conduct during incarceration and support from co-inmates.
Bail is granted upon furnishing a bond and sureties, with restrictions on leaving Jaigaon police station jurisdiction and a requirement for monthly reporting.
The convict's appeal against his murder conviction by the Jalpaiguri sessions court will be heard next March.
- Who
- A convict serving a life sentence for murder, who is also HIV positive.
- What
- Granted conditional bail by the Calcutta High Court.
- When
- Thursday order, with appeal hearing next March.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, with bail conditions restricting movement to Jaigaon police station jurisdiction in Jalpaiguri district.
- Why
- Due to significant time served (nearly 15 years), HIV diagnosis, good conduct in jail, and the remote possibility of the appeal being heard soon.
Arguments for Bail
Prosecution Concerns
Detention Period and Health Condition
Arguments for Bail
The convict has served nearly 15 years and is suffering from HIV, making continued incarceration a hardship.
Prosecution Concerns
The prosecution highlighted an incident where the appellant rented a room, abandoned it, and his partner was found dead, suggesting potential flight risk or continued dangerous behavior.
Behavior During Incarceration
Arguments for Bail
The convict's conduct in jail has been good, with no adverse findings and supportive interactions with co-inmates.
Prosecution Concerns
The prosecution's information about the abandoned room and discovery of the partner's body raises concerns despite good jail conduct.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Convict Status
- Life imprisonment for murder
- Time Served
- 14 years, 11 months, 24 days
- Health Condition
- HIV positive
- Bail Conditions
- Rs 10,000 bond, two sureties, local surety required, no travel outside Jaigaon police station jurisdiction without permission, monthly reporting
- Appeal Hearing
- Scheduled for next March