Tamil Nadu Government Seeks Cancellation of YouTuber's Interim Bail on Medical Grounds
The Tamil Nadu government has formally approached the Madras High Court, requesting the cancellation of interim bail granted to controversial YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar. This legal move comes in response to a detailed medical report submitted by a court-appointed board from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai.
Medical Board Findings Contradict Bail Claims
According to the official report presented to the court, Shankar was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, systemic hypertension, and coronary artery disease with prior stent placement. However, the medical board concluded that his overall condition remained stable and did not necessitate immediate cardiac intervention or specialized medical treatment.
K Settu, Inspector of Police from Saidapet police station, stated that the board's findings directly contradicted the claims made by Shankar's mother in her habeas corpus plea seeking interim bail for her son. "From the conclusion of the report, it is evident that the accused does not require any immediate specialized medical treatment as of now," Settu emphasized during court proceedings.
Government Alleges Misuse of Judicial Process
The Tamil Nadu government's petition argues that Shankar misrepresented his medical condition to secure bail. "There is no imminent risk of a fatal cardiac event. The claims made by the accused to have continuous specialized medical treatment were a ruse to escape from the clutches of the law," Inspector Settu asserted in his submission to the court.
He further added, "He misled this court and misused the liberty granted to him by this court," highlighting what the government perceives as an abuse of the judicial process through exaggerated medical claims.
Key Medical Recommendations- Continuation of existing medications
- Implementation of lifestyle modifications
- No requirement for immediate cardiac intervention
- Stable condition with manageable chronic conditions
Judicial Proceedings and Next Hearing
A division bench comprising Justice P Velmurugan and Justice M Jothiraman has taken up the matter and adjourned the case to February 18 for final hearing. This gives both parties time to prepare their arguments regarding whether Shankar's interim bail should be revoked based on the medical board's findings.
The case represents a significant legal test regarding the use of medical grounds for bail applications, particularly when subsequent medical evaluations contradict initial claims. The court's eventual decision could establish important precedents for how medical evidence is evaluated in similar bail proceedings moving forward.
