Sujaykrishna Bhadra gets bail, CBI moves to delay release, Dec 9 set for court appearance

Sujaykrishna Bhadra, an accused in the recruitment corruption case, was granted bail by the Kolkata High Court on Friday, December 6. The bail was granted under certain conditions following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier in connection with the ongoing investigation into recruitment irregularities. Bhadra’s arrest came after extensive investigation by the ED into corrupt practices involving recruitment for government posts. His transfer from SSKM Hospital to jail, under heavy security by ED officials, attracted public attention during the process.

The granting of bail, however, does not conclude the legal process. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is also investigating the case, has moved to prevent Bhadra’s immediate release. CBI officials filed a petition in court, citing Bhadra’s failure to appear for hearings on three separate occasions. On each occasion, Bhadra had informed the court of health-related issues, which led to his absence. The CBI petitioned the court requesting that Bhadra be brought to court immediately using a production warrant.

In response, the court scheduled a hearing for December 9, directing that Bhadra must be presented in person on that date. The court’s order comes after reviewing both the CBI’s request and Bhadra’s legal team’s objections. The CBI continues to seek Bhadra’s immediate custody for further investigation. The December 9 hearing will determine whether the bail order is followed or whether Bhadra will be remanded back into custody.

The CBI’s ongoing efforts aim to secure Bhadra’s physical presence in court to allow further legal proceedings in the case. His defense team, however, maintains that the bail conditions have been met, and they argue that Bhadra should be allowed to remain out of custody. The legal battle centers on whether the CBI’s petition to delay his release will be accepted or if the court will proceed with the terms of the bail granted by the High Court.

Bhadra’s involvement in the recruitment scam became public when he was named in the investigation, which alleges widespread corruption in the hiring process for government posts. The ED and CBI have both been investigating various individuals associated with the case, with Bhadra being one of the prominent figures arrested. The agencies have been gathering evidence to build a case against the accused individuals and investigate the full extent of the corruption.

The recruitment corruption investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to continue pursuing leads and gathering evidence related to the case. The court will determine how the case progresses after the hearing on December 9, with further legal actions depending on the outcome of that appearance.