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Supreme Court Adjourns Bengal Plea Against Nandigram Candidate Milan Pradhan's Bail
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:09
Supreme Court Adjourns Bengal Plea Against Nandigram Candidate Milan Pradhan's Bail
- •The Supreme Court adjourned the West Bengal government challenge against the interim bail granted to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan.
- •Justice Joymalya Bagchi recused himself from the bench citing a conflict of interest as he previously represented parties in the case as a lawyer.
- •Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged that non-bailable warrants from 2007 against Pradhan were not executed due to protection by the administration.
- •Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that police officers responsible for failing to execute the warrants should face accountability and action.
- •The Supreme Court stated that Pradhan should be allowed to contest the Nandigram Assembly by-election and scheduled the hearing for October 7.
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Justice Joymalya Bagchi recused himself because he had previously represented some of the concerned parties in the underlying case during his years as a practicing lawyer.
The Supreme Court adjourned the case to October 7 after Justice Bagchi recused himself due to a conflict of interest, and CJI Surya Kant emphasized allowing the candidate to contest and conclude elections peacefully.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged that non-bailable warrants issued against Pradhan in 2007 were left unexecuted because he was protected by the administration, only coming to light after he filed his nomination.
