Deshmukh had approached the Mumbai Court through Advocate Aniket Nikam who had told the court that his 73-year-old client was suffering from various ailments and had been in jail for over six months.
He stated that after he suffered a fall in prison in April, he was taken to JJ hospital where he was suggested to have a surgery. He prayed that Deshmukh be permitted to get the surgery from a private hospital since the tests prescribed to him were not available at the State-run hospital.
The Special Judge sought to know why Deshmukh could not be treated at the government hospital.
Nikam replied that since Deshmukh was a senior citizen undergoing a crucial surgery, it would be appropriate to permit him to avail treatment at a hospital and doctor of his choice.
“While being in judicial custody, the accused has all the rights under Constitution to get treated in a doctor of his choice, especially when he is willing to bear expenses of the treatment as well as the escorts”, Nikam submitted.
Source: Barandbench
