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Calcutta High Court Denies Bail to Sujit Bose in North Dum Dum Recruitment Scam

Third Bail Plea Rejected as ED Intensifies Probe into Alleged Municipal Recruitment Irregularities

Court Observes Seriousness of Charges Amid Wider Investigation into Corruption Across Bengal Municipalities

By Legal Reporter

New Delhi: October 14, 2026

The Calcutta High Court has once again rejected the bail plea of former West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose, marking the third denial in connection with the alleged North Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues to probe irregularities in municipal appointments and suspected financial flows tied to the case.

Case Background

• Accused: Sujit Bose, former Fire Services Minister of West Bengal.
• Arrested by: Enforcement Directorate (ED).
• Charges: Alleged corruption and manipulation in recruitment for North Dum Dum Municipality.
• Court: Calcutta High Court, Justice Tirhankar Ghosh presiding.
• Date of Order: October 14, 2026.
• Outcome: Bail plea rejected for the third time.

Key Developments

• Repeated Bail Denials: This marks the third rejection of Bose’s bail plea, signalling the court’s stance on the seriousness of allegations.
• ED Investigation: Focused on financial irregularities and suspected fund flows linked to municipal recruitment.
• Wider Probe: The case is part of a larger investigation into recruitment scams across multiple municipalities in Bengal.
• Defence Argument: Bose’s lawyers sought bail citing prolonged custody, but the court refused after hearing arguments.

Broader Context

• Recruitment scams in West Bengal municipalities have drawn significant public and political attention.
• The ED is examining whether illegal appointments were facilitated through corruption and financial manipulation.
• The case adds to a series of high-profile corruption investigations in the state, raising questions about governance and transparency.

FAQs

Q1: Who is Sujit Bose?

A former West Bengal Fire Services Minister, arrested by the ED for alleged involvement in municipal recruitment corruption.

Q2: What is the North Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam?

It refers to alleged irregularities and corruption in hiring processes within the municipality, now under ED investigation.

Q3: Why was bail denied?

The High Court cited the seriousness of charges and ongoing investigation, rejecting Bose’s plea for the third time.

Q4: What happens next?

The ED will continue its probe into financial flows and recruitment irregularities. Bose remains in custody pending further proceedings.

Q5: Is this case linked to other scams?

Yes, it is part of a larger investigation into recruitment irregularities across several municipalities in Bengal.