India, Feb. 13 -- The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Dr Kishore Bisure, accused of misusing his position as dean of jumbo Covid centres during the pandemic to receive undue benefits, saying his continued incarceration was unwarranted and in violation of his fundamental rights.

"He has been in custody for the last one year, six months and 25 days. Except for cognisance being taken, no substantial progress has been made in the trial, and charges are yet to be framed," the single judge bench of justice Milind Jadhav said while granting Dr Bisure bail, subject to his furnishing a personal recognisance bond of Rs.1 lakh and one or two sureties in the like amount.

Dr Bisure, a senior medical professional, served as dean of the...