The Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to Shaista Khan, a pregnant woman accused in a ₹63 crore narcotics case investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau. The relief will remain in place until September 21.
According to the case details available, the court took note of her pregnancy while considering the plea. Health concerns, the possible risk to the foetus and the adequacy of facilities available in jail were central to the decision.
The order does not amount to a final ruling on the broader drugs case, which involves serious allegations linked to a high-value seizure. Instead, the court’s decision appears to be a temporary measure based on medical and humanitarian considerations.
The development places the focus on how courts weigh custody in cases where an accused person has urgent health needs, especially during pregnancy. Further proceedings in the matter are expected after the interim bail period ends.
