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Supreme Court disapproves trial judge advising on bail, orders explanation
The Supreme Court addressed a letter sent by a trial judge to the Court requesting more time to complete a trial and advising on when bail should be granted.
The Court disapproved of the judge's conduct and ordered an explanation.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Amit Ghosh; Respondent: The State of West Bengal; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
What the court decided
- The Court expressed disturbance regarding the manner in which the trial judge addressed the letter.
- The Court stated it is not for the Presiding Officer to advise the Supreme Court on when to grant or deny bail.
- The Court directed the Registry to call for an appropriate explanation from the concerned Presiding Officer at the earliest.
- The matter was listed for the next hearing on 15-10-2026.
Also in the document
- The Court noted that a previous order dated 11th May, 2026, had directed the trial to be completed within 3 months.
- The Court specifically stated it did not appreciate the last two paragraphs of the trial judge's letter.
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Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. SLP(Crl) No.8043/2026 · 3 Oct 2026
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