Pune: The Pune District and Sessions Court has granted bail to one of the women accused in a baby trafficking case, noting that her residence in a slum area is not a valid reason to deny her bail. Additional Sessions Judge S. B. Rathod approved the bail on a personal bond of ₹30,000.

The Wakad police had arrested six women accused of trafficking newborns for ₹5 lakhs each on April 12 at Jagtap Dairy Chowk. Charges were filed against the six women at the Wakad police station. One of the accused, currently in judicial custody, applied for bail.

Advocates Ajinkya Mirgal, Amruta Mule, and Omkar Inamdar, representing the accused, argued that she had not committed any crime and had cooperated with the police during the investigation.

They highlighted that no evidence was seized from her and that she had no prior criminal record. The defense also noted her residence in a slum area.

The prosecution opposed the bail, citing the serious nature of the crime and the potential risk of witness and evidence tampering if she were released.

After considering arguments from both sides, the court granted bail, requiring the accused to submit proof of her permanent address and identification.