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Supreme Court grants bail to Sudipta Sen in Saradha Chit Scam case
This case involves a bail application by Sudipta Sen against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding his arrest in connection with the Saradha Chit Scam.
The Supreme Court reviewed the Gauhati High Court's order denying bail and decided on the appellant's release.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Sudipta Sen; Respondent: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); Bench: Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih.
What the court decided
- The impugned judgment/order dated 20.01.2025 by the Gauhati High Court is set aside.
- Bail is granted to the appellant on terms to be fixed by the Trial Court.
- The appellant must be produced before the Trial Court forthwith.
- The trial is expedited, and the State/Prosecution undertakes to produce witnesses on dates fixed by the Trial Court.
- The appellant must surrender any passport to the Competent Authority/Court until the conclusion of the trial.
Also in the document
- The Court noted that the appellant has been in custody since 30.12.2016.
- The Court directed that if the trial does not progress due to the appellant's non-cooperation, the Trial Court may cancel the bail.
- The order was passed on 18-08-2026.
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The original document
Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. Sudipta Sen v The Central Bureau of Investigation, Crl.A. @ S.L.P. (Crl.) No.10924 of 2026 · 18 Aug 2026
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