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Ex-RPF Constable in 2023 JaipurMumbai Train Killings Files New Bail Plea Citing Mental Illness

The Mumbai sessions court has sought a prosecution reply, with a hearing set for December 8.

Overview

  • The application claims Chetansinh Chaudhary has white matter disease and a delusional disorder, asserting he lacks recollection of the shooting and capacity at the time.
  • Defense lawyers argue custody is unnecessary because the chargesheet is filed and say he requires psychiatric treatment outside jail.
  • The court previously rejected bail in December 2023, noting targeted killings of three Muslim passengers and stating he appeared in a well‑settled state of mind.
  • After four months at Thane Mental Hospital, a review board declared him fit and the trial resumed, with testimony from 14 witnesses recorded so far.
  • A separate witness examination was deferred on Monday when the prosecutor was unavailable, and that proceeding was also adjourned to December 8.