Archive · 20 Jul 2026
High Court Denies Protection to Ex-TMC MLA in Lottery Case
Nirmal Ghosh, a former MLA from the TMC party, asked the Calcutta High Court for protection because his son, Tirthankar, was arrested.
Tirthankar is accused of stealing a very valuable lottery ticket and hurting the person who won it.
The court said no to Nirmal's request and will talk about it again on July 27.
Nirmal is also having trouble in politics because he tried to join another party, but they said no.
Tirthankar had been hiding after losing an election but was found using his phone's location.
Calcutta High Court denied interim protection to ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh in a lottery ticket robbery case.
Nirmal Ghosh's son, Tirthankar, was arrested for allegedly snatching a Rs 1 crore lottery ticket and assaulting the winner.
Tirthankar Ghosh had been absconding since his electoral defeat and was traced through mobile tower location tracking.
Nirmal Ghosh sought protection against possible coercive action following his son's arrest.
Nirmal Ghosh is facing political isolation after his attempt to switch political camps was publicly rejected.
- Who
- Nirmal Ghosh (Ex-TMC MLA) and his son Tirthankar Ghosh.
- What
- Alleged robbery of a Rs 1 crore lottery ticket and misappropriation of prize money.
- When
- Tirthankar Ghosh was arrested on Sunday night, next court hearing on July 27.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, Dakshineswar area.
- Why
- Nirmal Ghosh sought protection against possible coercive action following his son's arrest.
Nirmal Ghosh's Legal Team
Calcutta High Court
Interim Protection
Nirmal Ghosh's Legal Team
Sought interim protection against coercive action.
Calcutta High Court
Denied interim protection, citing need for further hearing.
- Person Involved
- Nirmal Ghosh (Ex-TMC MLA) and Tirthankar Ghosh (his son)
- Case Details
- Alleged robbery of a Rs 1 crore lottery ticket and misappropriation of prize money.
- Arrest Details
- Tirthankar Ghosh arrested on Sunday night from Dakshineswar area.
- Charges
- Post-poll violence, robbery, assault, and threats.
- Next Court Hearing
- July 27
- Political Isolation
- Nirmal Ghosh attempted to switch political camps but was rejected.