Supreme Court backs Calcutta HC bail for Milan Pradhan
In short
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would not change the Calcutta High Court’s interim bail order for Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. That lets him campaign and take part in vote counting.
The West Bengal government can still object in the high court if he asks for more time. The final extension outcome is not stated.
What the reporting says
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court’s interim bail order for Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan on Wednesday. The summary says the order allows him to campaign and take part in vote counting, while the West Bengal government may raise objections before the high court if he seeks an extension. The immediate consequence is that the bail stands for now, but the extension question remains open.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to interfere with the Calcutta High Court’s interim bail order for Congress’ Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan. The reported effect is that he may campaign and participate in vote counting. The West Bengal government can still raise objections before the high court if Pradhan seeks an extension, but no final extension decision is stated.