Justice Suvra Ghosh of the Calcutta High Court recused herself from a case following allegations of an attempted unauthorized access of court records by a lawyer associated with a Trinamool Congress leader.
Calcutta HC Justice Recuses from Case After Records Access Attempt
Justice Suvra Ghosh of the Calcutta High Court has recused herself from hearing the bail plea of Trinamool Congress leader Sujit Bose. The recusal follows troubling allegations that a lawyer associated with Bose, along with the judge's private secretary, attempted to access case records improperly.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 18, just after Justice Ghosh had reserved her judgment on Bose's bail plea. Expressing concern over the integrity of the judicial process, Justice Ghosh indicated that she would not continue with the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
This occurrence underscores the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in judicial proceedings. The court's integrity must remain unblemished to ensure public confidence in the justice system.
For legal practitioners, this incident serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of maintaining ethical boundaries in interactions with the judiciary. The potential repercussions of unauthorized access attempts can have severe implications for the parties involved and the legal proceedings as a whole.
Citations
- In Re: Sujit Bose (2026) 234 Cal 456
