Overview
- Vishal Agarwal was released on bail with conditions to be set by the trial court, including a ban on contacting any witness directly or indirectly.
- The court said any breach would allow Maharashtra to seek cancellation of bail and asked the trial court to conclude proceedings at the earliest.
- Prosecutors allege a conspiracy to swap blood samples at Sassoon Hospital and arrange about Rs 5 lakh in bribes to secure a 'nil alcohol' report and shield the then‑minor.
- The order follows recent Supreme Court bail to three co‑accused accused of sample swapping and to a Sassoon Hospital doctor on grounds of parity and prolonged detention.
- Pune’s police commissioner said the force will now prioritise a speedy trial and convictions, noting multiple accused have obtained bail while the main case continues.