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Chhattisgarh HC grants anticipatory bail to radiologist, flags motivated allegations

Written By :  Rumela De Sarkar
Published On 2025-12-04 11:00 GMT   |   Update On 2025-12-04 11:23 GMT

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Raipur: A Bhilai-based radiologist accused of molestation has been granted anticipatory bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court. Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha observed the circumstances that led to the complaint and cautioned against the misuse of criminal law in cases where allegations may be motivated.

The court noted that the complainant, a pregnant woman, had allegedly asked the doctor to conduct a fetal or embryo examination, a procedure expressly prohibited under existing laws aimed at preventing sex selection. The doctor’s refusal to carry out the unlawful test in keeping with his professional and legal obligations appeared to be the reason behind the subsequent complaint, the court observed. 

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The 50-year-old doctor had apprehended arrest in a case registered at Supela police station under Sections 74, 75(1)(ii), and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following a complaint by a nine-month pregnant woman alleging indecent behaviour during an ultrasound on October 16 at a diagnostic centre in Bhilai, reports
TOI.

During the hearing, the prosecution argued that the doctor had taken the complainant behind a curtain and touched her inappropriately. However, the High Court noted that the case diary suggested a different chain of events.

As per news reports by TOI, the Chief Justice held that, prima facie, the version placed before the court suggested the allegations were "false and motivated" and seemingly lodged "as an afterthought, solely with the intent to harass and malign the applicant."

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The court further noted that the complainant had been visiting the diagnostic centre regularly throughout her pregnancy without registering any complaint earlier. The doctor’s clean professional background and lack of criminal antecedents were also taken into account. He produced documents related to his medical registration and the licensing of the diagnostic centre to support his case.

Stressing that its findings were preliminary and restricted to the stage of deciding bail, the High Court ruled that the circumstances justified granting the radiologist protection from arrest.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education

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