Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Cancer-Afflicted NDPS Accused
A woman named Jyoti, who is accused of possessing drugs, asked the Delhi High Court to let her stay out of jail because she is sick with cancer.
The court said no, pointing out that she has been in trouble with the law before.
However, the court ordered that she should get the best possible medical care while in jail.
The court considered her medical condition and criminal history.
Delhi High Court denied an extension of interim bail to Jyoti, accused in an NDPS case.
Jyoti is suffering from Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and other ailments.
The court directed prison authorities to provide her with the 'best possible treatment'.
Jyoti is accused in multiple criminal cases, including several under the NDPS Act.
The court considered Jyoti's health and criminal history in the decision.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and Jyoti, an accused in an NDPS case.
- What
- Delhi High Court denied interim bail extension for cancer-afflicted NDPS accused, ordering treatment.
- When
- June 13, the court noted submissions; decision reported subsequently.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The court considered Jyoti's health and past criminal history when making the decision.
Accused's Right to Bail & Treatment
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Bail vs. Custody
Accused's Right to Bail & Treatment
The defense sought interim bail extension due to Jyoti's medical condition.
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
The prosecution opposed interim bail due to her extensive criminal record.
- Accused
- Jyoti
- Charges
- NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act)
- Offense
- Possession of heroin
- Medical Condition
- Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, diabetes, and other ailments
- Criminal Cases
- 29 cases total, including 4 NDPS Act cases and 25 under Delhi Excise Act
- Court Decision
- Interim bail denied; jail to provide best possible treatment
