HC grants bail to bizman Sujit Patkar

{ JUMBO COVID CENTRES FRAUD } HIGH COURT CITES LONG INCARCERATION

- Karuna Nidhi

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an alleged aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, who was arrested in July 2023 in connection with the Jumbo Covid Centres fraud.

A bench of justice Amit Borkar noted that an extended incarceration was not necessary despite Patkar’s prima facie complicity in the generation of proceeds of the crime, as the investigation was complete.

The court imposed certain safeguards through bail conditions, including furnishing a personal bond of ₹1 lakh, to secure Patkar’s presence during the trial and prevent his interference with the proceedings.