A special court in Mumbai, operating under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, on Saturday denied the medical bail plea of businessman Amarjeet Shukla. Shukla is facing accusations of orchestrating a real estate fraud amounting to Rs 55.71 crore.
The court determined that while Shukla's medical condition requires attention, it does not constitute a life-threatening emergency that would justify his release from custody. Shukla, a partner at Mid-City Heights, was arrested in August 2025 for allegedly defrauding members of the Zakaria Aghadi Nagar No 3 Co-operative Housing Society. He is accused of selling the same flats to multiple buyers and failing to deliver promised redeveloped homes.
Shukla sought bail primarily to undergo surgery for degenerative disc disease and lumbar spine issues at a private hospital. His advocate argued that he has a fundamental right to seek medical treatment of his choice at his own expense, citing reports from JJ Hospital that recommended surgery and specialized bedding.
However, the prosecution and multiple intervenors representing the victims opposed the plea, submitting that the medical claims were exaggerated and that the state-run JJ Hospital is fully equipped to handle such procedures.
The judge stated, "This court has consistently held that bail granted on medical grounds must be based on credible, specific and urgent need, not on general or future apprehensions. There must be a current emergency or need for immediate medical intervention; any life-threatening conditions warranting urgent relief, any inability of the prison medical system to manage his current status."
