Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Doctor Accused of Illegal Kidney Transplants

The Supreme Court of India has denied anticipatory bail to a doctor accused of involvement in an international illegal kidney transplant racket. The doctor, from Fortis Hospital in Jaipur, had approached the Supreme Court after being denied anticipatory bail by the Rajasthan High Court.

Justice CT Ravikumar stated that the allegations against the doctor were of a serious nature, requiring thorough investigation, and thus, anticipatory bail was not warranted. The doctor's counsel argued that the kidney transplants were performed with the consent of the patients and in accordance with the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. However, the court remained unconvinced, citing the need for investigation into the allegations.

Allegations Against the Doctor:

• Performing illegal kidney transplants in collaboration with brokers and hospital administrators

• Forgery of documents, including non-objection certificates (NOCs)

• Financial transactions without approval from the Authorization Committees

• Telephonic contact with brokers and receipt of money transactions in his bank account apart from his salary

It's worth noting that the Delhi High Court addressed a similar case involving money laundering and illegal kidney transplantation conspiracy, emphasizing that bail can be challenged and canceled if relevant facts and laws were not considered or if irrelevant factors were taken into account.

(Input From Various Sources)

(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)