Sureshchandra Ramanlal Mehta vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, after considering his advanced age (75 years) and severe health issues, including lumbar canal stenosis and diabetes. The Court noted that the appellant's co-accused had already been granted bail, and the High Court's refusal was based on the appellant's lack of cooperation with the investigation. The Court held that the appellant's health condition warranted special consideration for bail, emphasizing the need for humane treatment in the justice system.