Calcutta High Court Grants Bail To Former Education Minister In Recruitment Scam

The Calcutta High Court granted bail to the former Education Minister accused in a high-profile recruitment scam. The Court considered factors such as prolonged incarceration, progress of investigation, and the accused’s cooperation. While noting the seriousness of corruption allegations in public recruitment, the Court emphasized that pre-trial detention should not amount to punitive imprisonment. The ruling balances the need for accountability in corruption cases with protection of fundamental rights, signaling judicial caution against indefinite incarceration without trial.