Enforcement Directorate vs Sujit Bose — South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment money laundering case

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1. News14 Oct 2026

   Calcutta High Court denies bail to ex-minister Sujit Bose in money laundering case

   The Calcutta High Court has rejected former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose's bail plea in a money laundering case linked to the alleged South Dum Dum municipal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Calcutta High Court refused to release the accused from custody while he awaits trial.

   Who:

   The Calcutta High Court is the court, the Enforcement Directorate is the government agency, and Sujit Bose is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   South Dum Dum Municipality and Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The court denied bail, which is the temporary release of an accused person from jail, due to a money laundering case.

   What it means:

   Sujit Bose remains in custody while the legal proceedings regarding the alleged money laundering continue.

   Bar and Bench
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Bengal: Former minister Sujit Bose will remain in jail even during Durga Puja, Calcutta High Court rejected the bail plea.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court denied the request to be released from jail while awaiting trial.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the government agency investigating, and Sujit Bose is the accused former minister. The Calcutta High Court is the judicial body that made this decision.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The case is being handled by the Calcutta High Court in West Bengal.

   Why:

   The court rejected the request for bail, which is the temporary release of an accused person from custody before their trial.

   What it means:

   Sujit Bose must stay in jail during the upcoming festival period.

   Dainik Jagran