Supreme Court declines West Bengal plea against Nandigram bypoll Congress candidate’s interim bail

Supreme Court declines West Bengal plea against Nandigram bypoll Congress candidate’s interim bail

India's Supreme Court rejected West Bengal's request to cancel the interim bail of Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, who won the Nandigram by‑poll. The court did not address the substance of the criminal cases pending against him, but noted that the state may present all arguments in a suitable court should Pradhan apply for an extension of his interim or regular bail.