Court Orders Continuous Medical Care for Arrested NEET-UG Case Suspect
A special fast-track court has ordered that Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar, arrested in the NEET-UG paper leak case, receive continuous physiotherapy and medical care. The court's directive comes after her lawyer highlighted her health issues, including pain in her shoulder, back, and knees. The court emphasized the need for proper medical treatment during her judicial custody, ensuring that her health needs are prioritized. This case has been transferred to a newly established special court, reflecting the urgency of the matter. The court's commitment to her well-being raises important questions about the treatment of individuals in custody.
Jul 28, 2026, 16:55 IST
Court Directs Medical Treatment for Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar
A special fast-track court on Rouse Avenue has mandated that jail officials ensure Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar receives ongoing physiotherapy and appropriate medical treatment. Hawaldar was apprehended by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. Special Judge (CBI) Anu Grover Baliga instructed the jail authorities to guarantee that Hawaldar receives medical assistance as per doctors' recommendations and to provide her with continuous physiotherapy during her judicial custody. Hawaldar was presented in court via video conferencing, where she informed the court that she had received physiotherapy earlier in the day.
The court reiterated its order for jail officials to ensure that Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar receives regular physiotherapy. On July 25, her lawyer, Akhil Rekswal, submitted a petition detailing her complaints of pain in her right shoulder, back, and knees, emphasizing her need for medical assistance, which she had not been receiving. Following this, the court issued directives and requested a medical report from the jail authorities. Meanwhile, a new special court has been established, and the case has been transferred to the special fast-track court. On Monday, the court instructed that Hawaldar be presented via video conferencing.
Akhil Rekswal informed the court that Hawaldar was brought before it through video conferencing and confirmed that she had received physiotherapy. Subsequently, the court ordered jail officials to provide her with physiotherapy twice a week.