Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Former Minister Partha Chatterjee Granted Bail in School Jobs Scam
Former minister Partha Chatterjee, who was in jail for a while due to a school jobs scam, has been given bail by the court.
The court believes he won't run away or cause trouble.
However, he might not get out of jail right away because of some pending legal work.
The case involves allegations of him abusing his position.
He has been told to follow certain rules like not leaving the area without permission.
This case concerns illegal hiring in schools, and investigations by the CBI and ED are ongoing.
Several other people are also involved in the case.
Former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee granted bail in teacher recruitment case.
The bail is related to irregularities in primary school recruitment investigated by CBI.
Chatterjee has been behind bars for over three years.
Justice Ghosh noted little chance of his abscondence.
Formalities might delay his release until after puja vacations.
- Who
- Partha Chatterjee, former West Bengal minister
- What
- Granted bail in a teacher recruitment irregularities case.
- When
- Granted bail on Friday, October 2024.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.
- Why
- The court observed little chance of abscondence.
CBI's Concerns
Court's Reasoning
Potential Influence
CBI's Concerns
CBI opposed bail, citing the potential for witness intimidation or influence.
Court's Reasoning
The court granted bail, noting no chance of abscondence or evasion of the law.
- Person Granted Bail
- Partha Chatterjee
- Case
- Teacher Recruitment Irregularities
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Charges
- Abuse of Official Position
- Bail Bond
- Rs 10 Lakh
- Arrest Date
- July 22, 2022