Bengal ex-min Partha Chatterjee granted future bail by SC in cash-for-job scam case, to be released on…
Live MintSupreme Court of India granted conditional future bail to former West Bengal Education minister and Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. The court stipulated that upon his release, Partha Chatterjee would not be allowed to hold any public office but could continue serving as an MLA for Behala West. The justices emphasised the need to balance the rights of the accused and the victims, stating, “A suspect cannot be detained indefinitely.” Bengal SSC Scam: Background of the Case Partha Chatterjee's bail plea was previously denied by the Calcutta High Court, which found a prima facie case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Enforcement Directorate has been investigating Partha Chatterjee for alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in government- Partha Chatterjee's Ongoing Legal Proceedings The Supreme Court directed the ED to complete evidence recording by mid-January and mandated that a decision on framing charges be made by December 31.