Calcutta High Court Reduces Bangladeshi Woman’s Sentence and Orders Repatriation

The Calcutta High Court reduced a Bangladeshi woman’s prison sentence for illegal entry to the period already served and ordered her release and repatriation according to law.

Background and dispute

Tanushree Sarkar, also known as Putul, had pleaded guilty and received a three-year sentence. She had served approximately eighteen months and wished to return to Bangladesh.

Legal issue and court’s approach

Justice Jay Sengupta affirmed the conviction but considered further incarceration unnecessary in the circumstances. The Court directed return of her passport through prison authorities and release of seized articles as permitted by law.

Order and practical consequence

The appeal was disposed of with immediate release and lawful repatriation directions.