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Supreme Court Rules on Congress Candidate Milan Pradhan's Status for Nandigram Polls
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News18•05-10-2026, 14:34
Supreme Court Rules on Congress Candidate Milan Pradhan's Status for Nandigram Polls
- •The Supreme Court allowed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan to remain outside of jail for the Nandigram by-election.
- •The state government had challenged the interim bail granted by the Calcutta High Court to Milan Pradhan.
- •The Chief Justice questioned why the police suddenly recalled a 19-year-old pending warrant only when he filed his nomination.
- •Despite serious charges including murder and bombing, the apex court permitted him to stay out during the election day.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court allowed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan to remain outside of jail on the day of the Nandigram assembly by-election.
The Supreme Court scheduled the next hearing for the Milan Pradhan case on Wednesday, following the by-election.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that Milan Pradhan is linked to a 2007 case involving serious charges such as murder and bombing, and noted that a warrant had been pending against him for 19 years.
