Supreme Court grants bail to Sudipta Sen after 10 years custody

This case involves Sudipta Sen challenging the Gauhati High Court's order denying bail in a CBI case related to the Saradha Chit Scam. The Supreme Court reviewed the appeal to determine if the appellant was entitled to bail after nearly ten years in custody.

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 cooperate fully, not misuse liberty, and not seek unnecessary adjournments; failure may lead to bail cancellation.
• If the appellant possesses a passport, it must be surrendered to the Competent Authority/Court until the trial concludes or otherwise directed.
• The appeal is allowed, and any pending applications are disposed of.

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