Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Bengal Minister's Custody Verdict Delayed Until Tuesday
A judge in Kolkata is deciding if a minister named Chandranath Sinha needs to be kept in custody by the ED, which is like a financial police force.
The ED wants to hold him because they think he was involved in some problems with hiring teachers.
The ED says they found a lot of money in his house and that he didn't give them some documents when asked.
The minister's lawyer says the ED doesn't need to keep him now that they have already filed charges.
The judge has listened to both sides and will announce the decision on Tuesday.
ED sought custody of Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha.
The case involves alleged irregularities in school recruitment.
ED submitted a charge sheet against Sinha in August.
The court has reserved its verdict until Tuesday.
ED claims Sinha didn't initially submit required documents.
- Who
- Chandranath Sinha, Bengal Minister
- What
- Court hearing on ED's custody appeal postponed.
- When
- Verdict expected on Tuesday
- Where
- Special Court, Kolkata
- Why
- Court to decide on ED's request for minister's custody.
ED's Arguments
Sinha's Defense
Custody Necessity
ED's Arguments
ED needs custody to investigate further.
Sinha's Defense
Custody is unnecessary after charge sheet filing.
Document Submission
ED's Arguments
Sinha delayed document submission.
Sinha's Defense
Documents were submitted promptly after summons and charge sheet filing.
Financial Discrepancies
ED's Arguments
Unaccounted cash and unclear source of tax payments.
Sinha's Defense
Focus on evidence gathered and charge sheet.
- Defendant
- Chandranath Sinha
- Charge
- School Recruitment Irregularities
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Custody Sought
- 7 days
- Verdict Date
- Tuesday
- Seized Cash
- ₹41 lakh
- Accounted Cash
- ₹19 lakh
Sources
Will Bengal prisons minister Chandranath Sinha spend Durga Puja in jail? Court to decide
‘We have incriminating materials’: ED seeks custody of Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha; court to decide next week
Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha’s verdict in teachers’ recruitment case postponed to September 22
