Bombay HC quashes FIR against doctor who reported late to COVID centre

The Bombay High Court has set aside a First Information Report lodged against a doctor who, despite being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and under orders to report to a COVID-19 centre, arrived at the facility after a delay. The Court found that the material on record did not support charges of disobeying public servant orders or acts likely to spread infection.

Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke of the Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against Dr. Bhagwandas Shankardas Zawar. The case was registered on a complaint by Dr. Vinayak Shankar Bhalerao, who was part of a 108 ambulance service.