Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to Former Mayor in Delayed Corruption Complaint

The Calcutta High Court granted former Bidhannagar mayor Sabyasachi Dutta interim bail until November 30 in a corruption case after noting an unexplained gap between the alleged 2018 demand and the 2026 complaint.

Background and legal issue

The case concerns allegations of a demand for money. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das assessed the delay while considering interim liberty, not the final truth of the allegations.

Court’s reasoning and procedural position

The Court imposed restrictions including surrender of passport, limits on leaving West Bengal and prohibitions on witness intimidation and evidence tampering.

Legal consequence and next step

The interim release is conditional and does not amount to an acquittal. The prosecution and bail proceedings continue.