LIFE Mission case: SC extends M. Sivasankar’s interim bail for two months on medical grounds
The Hindu
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a two-month extension of the interim bail granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless. Mr. Sivasankar, through his counsel, informed the court that he had a spinal surgery scheduled in the second week of October. He had earlier undergone a surgery and was now in rehabilitation, using a walker.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a two-month extension of the interim bail granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless.
A Bench headed by Justice A.S. Bopanna allowed the leeway on medical grounds.
Mr. Sivasankar, through his counsel, informed the court that he had a spinal surgery scheduled in the second week of October. He had earlier undergone a surgery and was now in rehabilitation, using a walker.
Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj, for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), objected to the extension application, saying it was open-ended and should not be allowed.
However, the court said it would not deny Mr. Sivasankar an opportunity to avail medical treatment.
The top court had allowed Mr. Sivasankar interim bail in August for medical reasons.
The court had at the time rejected ED’s submission that Mr. Sivasankar ought to be retained in custody. The agency had said he would be treated in a facility of his choice.
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