Overview
- The Dindoshi sessions court directed Thane Central Jail to have Chetansingh Chaudhary examined by a medical officer and to submit the report by December 19.
- The court asked that a copy of the fresh medical report be provided to the prosecution as it considers the second bail application.
- Chaudhary’s defence cites neurological and psychiatric conditions, including white matter disease and delusional disorder, and argues he requires psychiatric care.
- The prosecution opposes bail, noting murder charges that can attract the death penalty and asserting that a prima facie case and key witness evidence are on record.
- An earlier bail plea was rejected in December 2023 when the court found he was not insane at the time of the July 31, 2023 shootings that killed ASI Tika Ram Meena and three passengers.