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.
Petitioner: Sudipta Sen; Respondent: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); Bench: Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Leave granted for the appeal.
- 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.
- The appeal is allowed, and pending applications are disposed of.
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| Official title | Saradha Chit Scam : Supreme Court Grants Bail To Sudipta Sen In CBI Case After Nearly 10 Years Custody |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Sudipta Sen v The Central Bureau of Investigation, Crl.A. @ S.L.P. (Crl.) No.10924 of 2026 |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-08-18 |
| Documents | 1 |