Delhi HC bars doctor from running medical centre during trial, says 'livelihood not violated'

New Delhi: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court has held that if a bail condition restricts a doctor, involved in a medical crime, from running a medical centre till the completion of the trial, it does not violate the right to livelihood under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.

The HC bench made this observation while considering an application by a doctor seeking modification in the bail condition granted for offences punishable under Sections 304, 419, 420, 196, 197, 198, 201, and 201B of the Indian Penal Code .

Refusing to modify the condition, the Court noted, "This Court is also of the view that Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India is not violated by the Condition No.(d) of Paragraph 32, because the Applicant can continue to practice his profession as