Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha Surrenders, Receives Bail
Chandranath Sinha, a minister, turned himself in to court because of questions about how people were hired for school jobs.
The ED, the investigators, wanted him to be in custody, but the court said he could go home for now.
He has to stay close to home.
The ED is investigating if he took money from people who wanted jobs.
The court will decide if he has to stay in jail later.
Chandranath Sinha, Bengal’s correctional services minister, surrendered to the ED court.
He received interim bail on a ₹10,000 personal bond.
The court restricted his travel outside his constituency or Kolkata.
The ED requested custodial interrogation, citing potential witness influence.
The next hearing on the ED's appeal for custody is scheduled for September 16.
- Who
- Chandranath Sinha and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- Sinha surrendered and was granted interim bail in a recruitment case.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- In connection with the ED's investigation into alleged irregularities in the primary school recruitment case.
Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Stance
Chandranath Sinha's Counsel's Stance
Custodial Interrogation
Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Stance
The ED requested custodial interrogation of Chandranath Sinha for a week, alleging he could influence witnesses.
Chandranath Sinha's Counsel's Stance
Sinha's counsel asked for a week to prepare their response to the ED's request.
- Suspect
- Chandranath Sinha
- Position
- Bengal Minister of Correctional Services
- Charges
- Recruitment irregularities in state-aided schools
- Bail Details
- Interim bail on ₹10,000 bond
- Conditions
- Cannot leave constituency or Kolkata
- Next Hearing
- September 16
