Delhi High Court grants temporary relief to Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh after earlier plea was rejected by trial court.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted one-week interim bail to Baramulla Member of Parliament Abdul Rashid Sheikh, widely known as Engineer Rashid, to visit his ailing father who is currently hospitalised. The court passed the order after considering the medical condition of his father and set strict bail conditions.
Delhi High Court Grants Temporary Relief
Engineer Rashid had approached the Delhi High Court after his request for interim bail was earlier rejected by the trial court. The High Court reviewed the matter and allowed temporary relief for one week.
The order allows the Baramulla MP to meet his father during his hospitalisation. The court made it clear that the bail is temporary and valid only for a limited period.
Medical Condition of Father Considered
The High Court took note of the medical condition of Rashid’s father while hearing the plea. The court found the situation urgent enough to grant temporary bail.
Family emergencies are often considered in such applications when supported by medical records and legal grounds.
Bail Bond and Surety Conditions Imposed
The court directed Engineer Rashid to furnish a bail bond of Rs. 1 lakh. He must also provide one surety of the same amount.
These conditions are mandatory before his release. The order also requires compliance with all terms laid down by the court.
Must Surrender After One Week
The relief granted is limited to one week only. After the completion of the bail period, Engineer Rashid must surrender before the competent court.
The surrender must happen as per the timeline and conditions mentioned in the High Court order.
Engineer Rashid has been granted interim bail for only one week and must surrender after the period ends under the court’s conditions.
Political Attention on the Case
The development has drawn attention in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Baramulla where Engineer Rashid serves as Member of Parliament. The temporary relief may allow him to spend time with family during a medical emergency.
The legal case against him remains unchanged, and this order does not affect the main proceedings.
- Delhi High Court granted one-week interim bail to Engineer Rashid.
- The bail was granted to let him visit his hospitalised father.
- His earlier interim bail plea was rejected by the trial court.
- He must furnish a Rs. 1 lakh bail bond.
- One surety of the same amount is required.
- He must surrender after one week.
FAQs
He was granted interim bail to visit his ailing father who is hospitalised.
The Delhi High Court granted the one-week interim bail.
The court fixed the bail bond at Rs. 1 lakh.
Yes, he must surrender after the one-week interim bail period ends.
No, this is temporary relief and does not affect the main legal proceedings.
Conclusion
The Delhi High Court’s decision gives Engineer Rashid temporary relief during a family medical emergency. However, the order is limited to one week and comes with strict legal conditions.
