AGARTALA, India, April 18 -- Tripura High Court issued the following order/judgement on March 17:
[1] Heard learned counsel of both sides.
[2] For the accused, Mangal Miah, earlier the applicant, Rabiya Khatun, filed a bail application bearing BA No.25 of 2026. Said Mangal Miah was arrested in connection with Amtali P.S. Case No.85 of 2025 registered under Sections 22(c), 25, 27(a) of NDPS Act, and he has been in custody since 25.09.2025.
[3] The bail application was filed seeking interim bail for the accused-petitioner for his treatment purposes, as he was suffering from blockage of Coronary Artery Triple Vessel Disease (CATVD), and was referred to CMC Vellore, Tamil Nadu by the State Medical Board.
[4] Vide order dated 18.02.2026, this Court rejected the said prayer for interim bail, as the State, according to the prosecution, had taken necessary steps for his shifting at CMC Vellore. It was also observed that the jail authority would treat the matter with all urgency and would take necessary steps for shifting of accused to CMC Vellore without unnecessary delay. Liberty was also given to the accused-petitioner to approach this Court again if any unreasonable delay is caused by the jail authority in this regard. Thereafter, the present bail application has been filed with the allegation that a considerable period has elapsed, but the jail authority has not shifted him to CMC Vellore for his treatment.
[5] Mr. Debalay Bhattacharya, learned senior counsel submits that the accused is a patient of cardiac disease of serious nature which requires immediate medical intervention, and for that reason, considering such seriousness, the State Medical Board also was of the view that he should receive treatment at CMC Vellore. In such a situation, for about one month, he is still left without proper treatment, and at any time the life of accused may be put at risk.
[6] Mr. Raju Datta, learned PP, however, places letter dated 12.03.2026 and 17.03.2026 of prison authority. The letter dated 12.03.2026 reflects that around Rs.10,00,000/- is required to be expended from the State exchequer for such treatment, and therefore, requisition was made for arrangement of such funds. Further, correspondence was also made with the D.G. Prisons & Correctional Services, Tamil Nadu, for arrangement of accommodation of the accused in the nearest jail during his medical treatment. It appears from the letter dated 17.03.2026 that a similar version has been made in said letter and that necessary measures for arranging funds to meet up the expenditure has been taken up and upon receiving of accommodation confirmation from D.G. Prisons, Tamil Nadu, necessary communication will then be made with I.G. Law and Order, Police Department, Govt. of Tripura for arranging necessary escort for shifting of the said patient. From the above said correspondences, it appears that the prison authority is not sitting idle and they have also taken some steps but there is uncertainty as to when he will actually be shifted to Vellore.
*Rest of the document can be viewed at: (https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/ecourtindiaHC/cases/display_pdf.php?filename=I1mmm2bl4r4EREhYK63Kv6g12mLy3fcDZZ9VeN4OZBkfsUiUvSuq921jbsSl0NtS&caseno=BA/52/2026&cCode=1&cino=TRHC010004182026&state_code=20&appFlag=)
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