Brief Facts : Dr Teltumbde was arrested on 14th April 2020 in relation to the Bhima Koregao violence.
Summary : While rejecting the bail application court held that there is a fine balance between the societal interest and personal liberty and that has to be maintained. It held that the allegations made against the applicant are prima facie true. The court cited Watalia Judgment to refuse to test the admissibility of letters and email which are being used as incriminating material. It was also contended that some of the statements which are being relied upon by the prosecution are hearsay and cannot be admitted, however court found substance in those statements. Court also refused to look into personal and academic background of the Dr Teltumbde.
