India, July 10 -- A Nashik court has granted bail to Nida Khan, one of the accused in the alleged sexual exploitation and religious conversion case involving employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), observing that the trauma of giving birth in prison is unbearable for any woman.

In its detailed order, Additional Sessions Judge K G Joshi said judicial discretion should be exercised in favour of the pregnant accused to safeguard the welfare of both the mother and the unborn child.

"The trauma of giving birth in a prison... is not bearable for anyone. To avoid such an agonising situation and ensure the welfare of the newborn, it would be just and proper to grant bail," the court observed while allowing Khan's plea.

The court noted th...