Overview
- A Thane Central Jail medical report dated December 18 said Chaudhary was hemodynamically stable and noted continuation of treatment prescribed by the Thane mental hospital.
- The sessions court has ordered a fresh medical examination and listed the bail hearing for January 23.
- Chaudhary’s lawyers argue he has white matter disease and a delusional disorder, citing months of admission at the Regional Mental Hospital, Thane, and seek bail for psychiatric care.
- The prosecution has opposed bail, and a victim’s family member has challenged the insanity claim by arguing the killings appeared selective.
- The former RPF constable is on trial for the July 31, 2023 shootings of his senior and three passengers on the Jaipur–Mumbai train, and proceedings have paused after the judge’s transfer and the court’s call for new medical findings.