Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail review declined again, Judge not convinced that his medical condition is severe enough to not attend trial

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail review declined again, Judge not convinced that his medical condition is severe enough to not attend trial

By Vijay Narayan , Iliana Biutu
09/05/2025
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has declined a review of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail conditions as the judge says that he is not convinced that Sayed-Khaiyum’s condition is severe enough to prevent him from participating in his trial on May 26th this year.

Justice Goundar says Sayed-Khaiyum has not been hospitalized due to his medical conditions and continues to practice law and manage his law firm.

The judge says given the trial’s proximity, it is not in the interest of justice to allow Sayed-Khaiyum to travel overseas at this time.

Justice Goundar says Sayed-Khaiyum is facing multiple charges in three separate cases, with trials pending in the Magistrates Court.

Bail has been granted in all three cases as part of the bail conditions but his passport remains with the court, preventing him from travelling overseas.

The new application for bail review said that according to medical evidence, Sayed-Khaiyum has recently experienced palpitations, chest heaviness and syncopal episodes.

It says that following a consultation with another cardiologist, the doctor concluded that Sayed-Khaiyum is likely suffering from cardiac arrhythmia which requires diagnosis and treatment by a Cardiac Electrophysiologist. They say this treatment is not available locally.

Sayed-Khaiyum again detailed why he is not a flight risk, citing his immediate family ties, his current employment as a legal practitioner, and his commitment to returning to face the charges against him.

However the State opposed the bail review, arguing that Sayed-Khaiyum’s trial is scheduled to be held from May 26th to 30th this year in the Magistrates Court and the status quo should remain unchanged.

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