Supreme Court Pushes for Prosecution Sanction in West Bengal Cash-for-Jobs Scandal

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government to grant prosecution sanction against co-accused individuals in the cash-for-jobs case involving former minister Partha Chatterjee. The decision aims to address delays and conclude Chatterjee's trial, amid claims of health-related trial impairment and allegations of government inaction.

The Supreme Court on Thursday commanded the West Bengal government to issue prosecution sanctions against co-accused parties in the cash-for-jobs scandal, featuring former minister Partha Chatterjee.

Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh ruled on Chatterjee's bail appeal, highlighting the absence of prosecution sanctions for his co-accused as a procedural bottleneck delaying the trial.

Representation by Advocate M S Khan emphasized Chatterjee's worsening health condition as a factor for bail consideration, facing opposition from CBI's Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, who underscored government inaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)