Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews | July 23, 2025, Kolkata : The interim bail of Sujoy Krishna Bhadra, one of the main accused in the high-profile recruitment corruption case in West Bengal, has been extended again by the Calcutta High Court. Justice Shuvra Ghosh issued the ruling, extending Bhadra’s bail until August 31, 2025. However, Bhadra’s requests for greater flexibility in his confinement conditions were rejected by the court.
Sujoy Krishna Bhadra, who has been arrested by both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the recruitment scam, had previously spent time in jail and was subsequently admitted to the hospital due to health issues. Considering his medical condition, the Calcutta High Court had granted him interim bail under several conditions, including a strict restriction on his movement outside his residence in Behala. During the past few months, he has been confined to his home unless seeking medical treatment.
This time, Bhadra’s defense lawyer Milan Mukherjee argued for the easing of the confinement restrictions, asking the court to allow Bhadra to stay within the jurisdiction of the trial court instead of being restricted to his residence. Mukherjee also pointed out that despite the passage of five months since Bhadra was granted interim bail, the CBI had not questioned him even once in connection with the case.
However, CBI counsel Dhiraj Trivedi opposed the plea, emphasizing that the interim bail had been granted on the grounds of Bhadra’s health condition. He stated that allowing him to leave his Behala residence, even under limited conditions, would not be appropriate given the circumstances.
In response, Justice Ghosh acknowledged Bhadra’s desire to enjoy some “fresh air” but firmly reminded the accused that he was not in jail anymore. The judge further rejected Bhadra’s request to invite or interact with family members and friends at his residence. Bhadra’s plea to hold a function at his home to commemorate the first death anniversary of his wife was also dismissed by the court earlier this month. Justice Ghosh’s statement underscored that “anyone can be your relative,” reiterating that the only permissible interaction for Bhadra was with individuals involved in his medical treatment.
Bhadra, who was arrested shortly before his wife’s death, had sought permission to host a gathering to mark the anniversary, but his request was turned down by the court, which maintains strict monitoring of his activities during the interim bail period.
This is the third extension of Bhadra’s interim bail. The initial grant of interim bail was made in February 2025 on medical grounds, with the condition that his movements be severely restricted. Subsequent extensions were granted in March and April, before this latest order in July.
Given the complex nature of the case and the ongoing investigations into the recruitment scam, Bhadra’s prolonged legal battles continue, with the Calcutta High Court maintaining a close watch on his health and confinement conditions. Despite his repeated requests for a relaxation of conditions, the court has remained firm on its stance, focusing on ensuring that justice is not compromised while accommodating medical needs.