Archive · 28 Jul 2026
SC Reserves Order on Punjab Minister's Bail Plea
Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, arrested for money laundering, asked the Supreme Court for bail on medical grounds.
He wants to be treated at a private hospital in Gurugram instead of AIIMS in Delhi.
His lawyers say his health conditions are serious and he should be allowed to choose his hospital.
The government says he is stable and can be treated in government hospitals.
The court has not decided yet.
Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora seeks bail on medical grounds and treatment at a private hospital.
Supreme Court reserved its order after hearing arguments from both sides.
Arora's lawyers argue his medical conditions warrant treatment at Fortis or Medanta Hospital.
Government argues Arora is clinically stable and can be treated in government hospitals.
Arora was arrested on May 9 for alleged Rs 100 crore GST fraud linked to mobile phone sales.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora
- What
- Plea for bail on medical grounds and permission to undergo treatment at a private hospital
- When
- Supreme Court reserved order on July 28
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Arora seeks treatment at Fortis or Medanta Hospital instead of AIIMS, New Delhi
Defense Argument
Prosecution Argument
Medical Treatment Location
Defense Argument
Arora should be treated at Fortis or Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
Prosecution Argument
Arora should be treated at AIIMS, New Delhi, as per standard procedure.
Medical Condition
Defense Argument
Arora's medical conditions warrant immediate attention and treatment at a private hospital.
Prosecution Argument
Arora is clinically stable and can be treated in government hospitals.
Constitutional Rights
Defense Argument
Arora has the right under Article 21 to choose his treatment facility.
Prosecution Argument
Arora cannot claim special privileges over ordinary prisoners.
- Petitioner
- Sanjeev Arora
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Charges
- Money laundering under PMLA
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- Rs 100 crore GST fraud
- Medical Condition
- Diabetes, hypertension, renal transplant, heart failure, pulmonary embolism
- Court Hearing Date
- July 28
- Arrest Date
- May 9
- High Court Adjournment Date
- August 5