On Monday (2nd April): The Calcutta High Court criticized the state for submitting an additional charge sheet in the murder case against Shah Jahan despite the court’s stay order, warning of potential contempt. The family of the victims accused Shah Jahan, and the court had suspended proceedings. The police’s actions were rebuked, and a potential contempt ruling was mentioned.
In Kolkata, the ED objected to Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh’s request for anticipatory bail in a ration distribution scandal case, citing his significant influence. The judge reserved judgment after arguments, with the ED emphasizing Sheikh’s obstruction of an earlier search. Sheikh’s counsel argued against labeling him as absconding, pointing to pending bail plea and lack of money laundering evidence.
