After Nearly 3 Years In Jail, Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Woman Accused Of Throwing Her Newborn From Top Of Building

Justice MS Karnik observed the record reveals that the woman was upset with her husband, as according to her he was having illicit relations with another woman.

"This is an unfortunate case where the applicant delivered the child at about 2.30 pm and herself cut the umbilical cord with a knife. At the relevant time, she was residing with her sister-in-law," the bench said.

The police has booked the woman under Sections 317 (abandonment of a child below 12), 302 (murder), 201 (destruction of evidence) of Indian Penal Code, 1860.

In the bail order, the court noted that the woman has been in custody for over 2 years and 11 months and the charge sheet already stands filed.

"No purpose will be served by prolonging the custody of the applicant – a woman any further. The possibility of the trial commencing any time soon in the near future is remote," the bench said while granting her bail.

The applicant was directed to be released on bail after furnishing a PR bond of Rs 10,000 with one or more sureties of the like amount.