Calcutta High Court denies bail to former minister Sujit Bose in CBI investigation into North Dum Dum Municipality recruitment irregularities.
Bail Denied in Municipal Recruitment Scam: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has rejected the bail plea of former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, accused in the North Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam. The CBI alleges widespread irregularities in the appointment of municipal staff, including manipulation of merit lists and favouritism in selection processes.
The court observed that the investigation was in a crucial phase, with multiple charge sheets yet to be filed. It held that premature release could influence witness accounts and obstruct evidentiary collection. The bench declined to interfere with CBI custody, noting the public interest in transparent municipal governance.
This order underscores judicial restraint in granting bail during active central agency probes, especially in cases involving public officeholders. Practitioners should anticipate stricter scrutiny of bail claims until investigation maturity, particularly in corruption cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
