HC Rejects Varavara Rao’s Permanent Bail Plea, Medical Bail Extended By 3 Months

Rao's interim bail has been extended by three months so that the octogenarian can undergo cataract surgery.

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday, 13 April, dismissed pleas filed by Elgar Parishad case accused Varavara Rao, who had sought permanent medical bail and permission to shift to his residence in Hyderabad, Telangana, citing ill health and high expenses in Mumbai.

The court, however, extended the interim bail granted to Rao by three months so that the octogenarian can undergo cataract surgery.

"Petition seeking bail is temporarily dismissed. Temporary bail extended for 3 months. Permission to stay in Hyderabad disallowed. Temporary period of bail is extended mere for cataract operation."

Bombay High Court, as quoted by LiveLaw