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Schizophrenia Defense Secures Bail in Mother-in-Law Murder Case
2 Nov
Summary
- Accused granted bail due to schizophrenia and need for psychiatric treatment.
- Pune court considered husband and son's undertaking for medical care.
- Accused was arrested on May 12 for allegedly murdering her mother-in-law.
The Pune Sessions Court has granted bail to a woman accused of murdering her mother-in-law. The decision, made on October 29, primarily considered the accused's diagnosed schizophrenia and the ongoing need for psychiatric care. Anupama Shinde, arrested on May 12, allegedly attacked her mother-in-law with a knife after confining her to a room.
The defense successfully argued that Shinde's mental condition, diagnosed as schizophrenia with current symptoms, required continuous treatment. A medical report from BJ Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital recommended supervised psychiatric care. Shinde's husband and son provided an undertaking to manage her treatment upon release.
Despite the prosecution's argument regarding the seriousness of the murder charge, the court weighed the accused's psychiatric condition and the family's commitment. Additional Sessions Judge AK Sharma noted these factors as crucial for justice, leading to the bail order, with a personal bond and surety of ₹50,000 required.
