Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital To Submit Report Regarding Varavara Rao's Health & Line Of Treatment Given To Him, Vernon Gonsalves Tests Negative For Covid-19 [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital To Submit Report Regarding Varavara Rao's Health & Line Of Treatment Given To Him, Vernon Gonsalves Tests Negative For Covid-19 [Read Order]

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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed Nanavati Hospital to submit a report on Varvara Rao's health and the line of treatment being given to the 81-year-old Telugu poet and literary critic, who recently tested positive for Covid-19. Division bench of Justices RD Dhanuka and VG Bisht were hearing Rao's appeal against rejection of interim bail and a petition seeking directions to Taloja jail authorities to submit a detailed report along with medical papers of the treatment and course of action followed by them as Rao was kept at the jail hospital after the allegedly hurried discharge from JJ Hospital on June 2, 2020. Appearing on behalf of Rao, Advocate Sudeep Pasbola submitted that the family is unable to get any information about his health from the hospital or the jail authorities. Thus, the bench directed Nanavati Hospital to submit a report on the health status and treatment being given to Rao.

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How He Can Be Sent to Jail Amid Covid Surge? Bombay HC Extends Varavara Rao's Surrender Date
3 years, 2 months ago

How He Can Be Sent to Jail Amid Covid Surge? Bombay HC Extends Varavara Rao's Surrender Date

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The Bombay High Court on Friday extended till February 5, the date of surrender for poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad- Maoist links case who is currently on medical bail, before Taloja prison authorities in Maharashtra. The date of Rao's surrender has been extended since then by the HC on several accounts, including further time sought by …

[Bhima Koregaon- Elgar Parishad case] Private Hospital Seeks Two More Weeks To Examine Varavara Rao
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The private hospital asked to examine Varavara Rao, the ailing Telugu poet and accused in the Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad case, sought two more weeks from the Bombay High Court owing to the numerous tests he would be required to undergo. A division bench of Justice Nitin Jamdar and Sarang Kotwal granted Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital till December 16 …

Will take Varavara Rao for medical checkup at private hospital in Mumbai: NIA tells Bombay HC
3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia orders inquiry after 23 COVID patients go 'missing' from Hindu Rao hospital
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India TV News  

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Bombay HC Grants Bail to Varavara Rao on Medical Grounds
4 years, 1 month ago

Bombay HC Grants Bail to Varavara Rao on Medical Grounds

The Quint  

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Bombay High Court Grants Varavara Rao Bail For 6 Months On Medical Grounds In Bhima Koregaon Case
4 years, 1 month ago

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The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail on medical grounds to 81-year-old Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case, who has been under custody awaiting trial since August 28, 2018.The High Court observed that it was a "genuine and fit" case for granting relief in view of the advanced age of the petitioner and inadequate facilities …

NIA urges Bombay HC to reject Varavara Rao's bail plea on medical grounds, claims poet's condition is 'stable'
4 years, 1 month ago

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The court, however, pointed out that Rao’s reports from the JJ Hospital, the Taloja prison hospital and St George Hospital, issued last year, all mentioned dementia and brain atrophy Mumbai: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday urged the Bombay High Court to reject the plea for bail on medical grounds filed by poet-activist Varavara Rao, arrested in the case of …

Bhima-Koregaon case: Can keep Varavara Rao in JJ Hospital's prison ward, Maharashtra govt tells HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Bhima-Koregaon case: Can keep Varavara Rao in JJ Hospital's prison ward, Maharashtra govt tells HC

India Today  

Maharashtra government says Elgar Parishad accused Varavara Rao can be shifted to state-run JJ hospital where he would be taken care of just as well as he is being taken care of at privately-run Nanavati Hospital. Until now, the Maharashtra government has been bearing the expenses of Rao's medical bills since he was shifted out of Taloja jail due to …

Conditions of Poet Activist Varavara Rao's Detention Cruel, Inhuman: Bombay HC Told
4 years, 2 months ago

Conditions of Poet Activist Varavara Rao's Detention Cruel, Inhuman: Bombay HC Told

News 18  

The conditions of poet Varavara Rao's detention are "cruel, inhuman, and degrading", senior lawyer Indira Jaising told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, and urged it to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution to release him from prison. Jaising is the counsel for Rao's wife Hemlatha in a writ petition filed last year by the latter, alleging …

Jailed Activist Varavara Rao to Stay in Private Hospital Till Next Week, Says Bombay HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Jailed Activist Varavara Rao to Stay in Private Hospital Till Next Week, Says Bombay HC

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Jailed Telugu poet and activist Varavara Rao will continue to stay at a private hospital in Mumbai till January 13, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday. Rao, 80, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in the city owing to his health issues in November following the court's orders. A division bench of …

Varavara Rao's condition improved, but to remain at private hospital, says Bombay High Court
4 years, 3 months ago

Varavara Rao's condition improved, but to remain at private hospital, says Bombay High Court

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A division bench of justices SS Shinde and MS Karnik made the remarks after perusing a medical report submitted by Nanavati Hospital where Rao, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, was admitted on 18 November Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday said the condition of poet-activist Varavara Rao, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, had improved but …

Elgar Parishad case: Varavara Rao to be shifted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital for 15 days
4 years, 4 months ago

Elgar Parishad case: Varavara Rao to be shifted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital for 15 days

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The jailed activist had filed a bail application seeking to be shifted to Nanavati Hospital immediately, owing to his ‘diminishing neurological and physical health condition’ Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday agreed to shift jailed poet-activist Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for treatment for 15 days. State’s counsel Deepak …

BREAKING - 'He's Almost On Deathbed': Bombay High Court Orders To Shift Varavara Rao To Nanavati Hospital From Prison
4 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING - 'He's Almost On Deathbed': Bombay High Court Orders To Shift Varavara Rao To Nanavati Hospital From Prison

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Taking note of the critical medical condition of the 81-year old undertrial Varavara Rao, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed that he be shifted to Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital from Taloja Jail, for 15 days for a thorough check-up.A Division Bench comprising of Justices SS Shinde and Madhav Jamdar said, "Ultimately the man is on almost death bed. Taking …

Ailing poet-activist Varavara Rao to be shifted to private hospital for treatment
4 years, 4 months ago

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India Today  

Bombay High Court has allowed activist and poet Varavara Rao to be admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for 15 days’ treatment at Maharashtra government's expense. The Maharashtra government had said in a medical report that Varavara Rao is "fully conscious and oriented" amid concerns of his deteriorating neurological condition. Recounting how Varavara Rao had suffered at the hospital, Jaising …

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4 years, 4 months ago

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed immediate medical examination of 81-year-old Varavara Rao, lodged in Taloja jail in the Bhima Koregaon case, to ascertain whether he needs to be shifted to Nanavati Hospital. Elaborating on his medical condition, Sr Adv Jaising said that on May 15, Rao was shifted to Taloja jail hospital. Then what is the harm in …

Bombay HC Orders Examination of Varavara Rao by Nanavati Hospital
4 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC Orders Examination of Varavara Rao by Nanavati Hospital

The Quint  

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'Dr. Varavara Rao's Health Condition Feeble': Wife Moves SC For His Release On Medical Grounds
4 years, 5 months ago

'Dr. Varavara Rao's Health Condition Feeble': Wife Moves SC For His Release On Medical Grounds

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Hindu Rao Hospital removed from list of COVID-19 facilities in Delhi
4 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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Delhi Govt Orders Shifting of Covid-19 Patients to Own Facilities Amid Doctors' Strike in Hindu Rao Hospital
4 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Elgar Parishad case: Varavara Rao’s sons-in-law get NIA summons
4 years, 6 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

The National Investigation Agency sent legal notices to two relatives of Telugu poet and writer Varavara Rao, currently in custody over a case filed in connection with Elgar Parishad. NIA notice adds to our family distress at a time when Varavara Rao’s health condition is not very good and the pandemic is fast spreading in Mumbai,” claimed Satyanarayana, in a …

Varavara Rao still 'disoriented', health condition needs close monitoring, Nanavati Hospital tells Bombay HC
4 years, 7 months ago

Varavara Rao still 'disoriented', health condition needs close monitoring, Nanavati Hospital tells Bombay HC

Firstpost  

Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case, has been undergoing treatment for various ailments at the Nanavati Hospital since 16 July, after he tested positive for coronavirus Mumbai: In a report filed before the Bombay High Court, the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai has said that poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case, continues to remain “disoriented” …

Activist Varavara Rao's Medical Condition Requires Close Monitoring: Bombay HC Informed
4 years, 7 months ago

Activist Varavara Rao's Medical Condition Requires Close Monitoring: Bombay HC Informed

News 18  

In a report filed before the Bombay High Court, the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai has said that poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case, continues to remain "disoriented" and that his condition requires close monitoring. On a previous hearing on Rao's bail plea, another bench of the high court had directed the hospital authorities to submit a …

Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital To Allow Varavara Rao's Family To Talk To Him Via Video Call, Seeks Fresh Medical Report Of Sudha Bharadwaj
4 years, 7 months ago

Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital To Allow Varavara Rao's Family To Talk To Him Via Video Call, Seeks Fresh Medical Report Of Sudha Bharadwaj

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The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Nanavati hospital authorities to again allow Varavara Rao's family to interact with him via video call after the family expressed anxiety for not receiving any updates on his health by hospital authorities. Additional Solicitor General of India Anil Singh appeared on behalf National Investigation Agency opposed Rao's petition and told the Court …

Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital to Submit Report on Jailed Activist-poet Varavara Rao's Health
4 years, 7 months ago

Bombay HC Directs Nanavati Hospital to Submit Report on Jailed Activist-poet Varavara Rao's Health

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed Nanavati Hospital in the metropolis to submit a report in court on the health condition of jailed poet-activist Varavara Rao. A bench led by Justice RD Dhanuka also directed the hospital authorities to submit details of the "nature of medical treatment" being provided to Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima case, …

Hospital refusing to share his health update, alleges Varavara Rao's family
4 years, 7 months ago

Hospital refusing to share his health update, alleges Varavara Rao's family

India Today  

The family of activist Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case, has written to the Maharashtra government seeking "regular and transparent" information of Rao's health and has alleged that the hospital and prison authorities have refused to share his basic health update with them for the last 12 days. In response to our message to the hospital authorities, …

Varavara Rao Taking Undue Advantage Of COVID-19 To Seek Bail : NIA Tells Bombay HC
4 years, 8 months ago

Varavara Rao Taking Undue Advantage Of COVID-19 To Seek Bail : NIA Tells Bombay HC

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The National Investigation Agency, which took over the probe in the Bhima Koregaon violence from Pune police in January this year, has reiterated that Varavara Rao, the octogenarian Telugu poet who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, is trying to take undue benefit under the garb of Covid-19 and his old age in seeking bail on medical grounds. Vikram Khalate, …

Varavara Rao's family demands 'transparent' health updates, medical records and permission to attend to jailed poet
4 years, 8 months ago

Varavara Rao's family demands 'transparent' health updates, medical records and permission to attend to jailed poet

Firstpost  

The family said that while Varavara Rao was shifted from hospital to hospital in the last week as his health deteriorated, they received information about these developments “through secondary sources”. The family said that while Rao was shifted from hospital to hospital in the last week as his health deteriorated, they received information about these developments “through secondary sources”. The …

"Can His Family See Him From A Reasonable Distance" Bombay HC Seeks NIA & State's Response, Asks For Update On Varavara Rao's Health
4 years, 8 months ago

"Can His Family See Him From A Reasonable Distance" Bombay HC Seeks NIA & State's Response, Asks For Update On Varavara Rao's Health

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The Bombay High Court on Monday sought to know from the National Investigation Agency and State government regarding the health condition of 81-year-old Telugu poet Varavara Rao, one of the eleven accused in Bhima Koregaon case, who tested positive for Covid-19 and was shifted to Nanavati Hospital on Sunday. Another petition filed on Rao's behalf of Rao sought Court also …

Varavara Rao 'almost on deathbed', lawyer tells Bombay HC; court asks NIA if family can see him from a distance
4 years, 8 months ago

Varavara Rao 'almost on deathbed', lawyer tells Bombay HC; court asks NIA if family can see him from a distance

Firstpost  

‘Besides COVID-19, Rao suffers from several ailments. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the NIA and the Maharashtra government to inform it about the health condition of poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoists links case, and if his family could be allowed to see him “from a reasonable distance”. A division bench of Justices SS …

Telugu poet Varavara Rao, who tested COVID positive, moved to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for neurological treatment
4 years, 8 months ago

Telugu poet Varavara Rao, who tested COVID positive, moved to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for neurological treatment

Firstpost  

Rao and nine other activists were arrested in the Elgar Parishad case, initially probed by the Pune Police and later transferred to the NIA Mumbai: Poet and Elgar Parishad case accused Varavara Rao, a COVID-19 patient, was on Sunday shifted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for neurological and urological treatment, an official said. Rao, 80, was undergoing treatment at …

Activist Varavara Rao shifted to Nanavati for neurological treatment
4 years, 8 months ago

Activist Varavara Rao shifted to Nanavati for neurological treatment

India Today  

Activist Varavara Rao, who has been arrested and in jail in Maharashtra in the Elgar Parishad case, was admitted to Nanavati hospital, Mumbai early on Sunday. National Human Rights Commission issued notices to the Maharashtra government on Friday for giving proper treatment to Rao. As he required neurological and urological treatment, he was shifted to the private Nanavati Hospital in …

NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt over Varavara Rao's health, tells state to bear expenses for treatment
4 years, 8 months ago

NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt over Varavara Rao's health, tells state to bear expenses for treatment

Firstpost  

The NHRC on Friday directed the Maharashtra state chief secretary and D-G of prisons to submit a report about Varavara Rao’s health condition within two weeks The National Human Rights Commission on Friday issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on jailed Telugu poet P Varvara Rao’s health, following outrage over the conditions in which he was kept at a …

'Question Of Saving A Precious Human Life' : NHRC Asks Maharashtra Govt To Give Best Possible Treatment To Varavara Rao In A Reputed Private Super Specialty Hospital [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

'Question Of Saving A Precious Human Life' : NHRC Asks Maharashtra Govt To Give Best Possible Treatment To Varavara Rao In A Reputed Private Super Specialty Hospital [Read Order]

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Taking note of the difficulties faced by jailed Telugu poet Varavara Rao, who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, the National Human Rights Commission on Friday observed that it was necessary that the Maharashtra Government should give him "the best possible treatment in a reputed super specialty private hospital without any further delay". It is, therefore, necessary that the State Government …

Varavara Rao tests COVID-19 positive; 80-year-old, arrested under UAPA, was found in a 'pool of urine' at JJ Hospital
4 years, 8 months ago

Varavara Rao tests COVID-19 positive; 80-year-old, arrested under UAPA, was found in a 'pool of urine' at JJ Hospital

Firstpost  

Rao, who hails from Telangana, was shifted to the government-run hospital in south Mumbai on Monday night after he complained of giddiness and was later admitted to its neurology department. Octogenarian jailed poet and activist Varavara Rao has tested positive for coronavirus days after his family publicly expressed concern about his health, urging authorities to not “kill him in the …

As Feared By Family Members, Varavara Rao Tests Positive For Covid-19
4 years, 8 months ago

As Feared By Family Members, Varavara Rao Tests Positive For Covid-19

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As apprehended by family members with his steadily declining health, renowned poet and activist Varavara Rao has tested positive for Covid-19. Rao's failing health has been a matter of grave concern for family members and well wishers as he suffers from several comorbidities. In a recent call with family members on Saturday, Rao reportedly sounded delirious and was talking about …

Jailed activist Varavara Rao admitted to Mumbai's JJ Hospital after complaining of dizziness
4 years, 8 months ago

Jailed activist Varavara Rao admitted to Mumbai's JJ Hospital after complaining of dizziness

Firstpost  

The activist and his family members have claimed Rao has been unwell for some time and requested the jail authorities to provide him immediate medical care Mumbai: Poet and activist Varavara Rao, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has been taken to the state-run JJ Hospital here after he complained of dizziness, his lawyer said on Tuesday. The activist …

Action will be taken against hospitals if they turn away patients: Harsh Vardhan
4 years, 11 months ago

Action will be taken against hospitals if they turn away patients: Harsh Vardhan

India TV News  

The action would be taken against healthcare personnel if any patient needing immediate attention is turned away from hospitals without treatment, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday. "Action would be taken against erring health care personnel if any patient needing immediate attention is turned away from hospitals without treatment," he said. The rest of the hospitals are supposed …

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