Court says Lovkesh Bajaj needs time to recover after intestinal obstruction surgery, wound infection, and secondary suturing; bail limited to medical recuperation
The Delhi High Court has granted four weeks’ interim bail on medical grounds to Lovkesh Bajaj, an accused in a case registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, after finding that he had recently undergone major abdominal surgery and still required close post-operative care.
Justice Sachin Datta passed the order on September 21, 2026, while hearing Bajaj’s plea under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The petitioner had sought temporary release for treatment and recovery following surgery for intestinal obstruction.
The Court noted that Bajaj was operated upon on August 31, 2026, at RML Hospital, where he underwent exploratory laparotomy with peritoneal lavage, resection of a constriction band, resection of a stricture ileal segment, side-to-side anastomosis, and pelvic drain placement. According to the medical status report placed before the Court, he later developed a surgical site infection, the wound was left open, and on September 18, 2026, he underwent debridement and secondary suturing. Doctors advised daily dressing and medication.
The jail medical report also recorded that Bajaj was diabetic, had fluctuating blood sugar levels, and required assistance in day-to-day activities. The report stated that pressure on the surgical site during routine movement could lead to wound dehiscence. The Court observed that these facts showed a risk of complications and required careful medical management.
Taking note of the short time that had elapsed since his discharge from hospital on September 15, 2026, the Court held that he deserved interim bail for a limited period to enable proper recuperation. The Court clarified that its decision was confined only to the medical bail application and would not affect the merits of the criminal case.
Bajaj has been directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one surety of the like amount before the trial court. The Court imposed several conditions, including that he must remain within the territorial limits of Delhi, provide his residential address and mobile number to the investigating officer, keep his phone switched on with location services enabled, not contact the complainant or witnesses, not tamper with evidence, and surrender after the four-week period ends.
The Jail Superintendent has also been directed to inform the Court about the date of Bajaj’s release and subsequent surrender.
Bottom Line :
Interim bail on medical grounds - Applicant who had undergone major abdominal surgery and was recently discharged from hospital, with continuing need for daily dressing, fluctuating blood sugar levels and assistance in day-to-day activities, held entitled to interim bail for limited period for recuperation and recovery.
Statutory provision(s): Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Sections 105, 326(g), 324(5), 125(a), 125(b), 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Lovkesh Bajaj v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc id # 2982829
