Justice Shuvra Ghosh has recused herself from hearing the bail plea of TMC leader Sujit Bose, alleging an inappropriate attempt by his counsel to access confidential case files from her chamber.
In a significant development within the Calcutta High Court, Justice Shuvra Ghosh on Wednesday recused herself from presiding over the bail plea of jailed Trinamool Congress (TMC) heavyweight and former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose. The decision follows a serious allegation involving an attempt to bypass judicial protocols to access sensitive case documents.
The incident occurred shortly after Justice Ghosh had reserved her verdict on Bose's bail application on August 17. The case is central to the ongoing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding an alleged massive school recruitment scam in West Bengal.
Details of the Alleged Breach
According to the written order issued by Justice Ghosh, an incident took place in her courtroom where one of Sujit Bose's legal counsels, accompanied by her private secretary, attempted to gain unauthorized access to the case files. The judge noted that the individuals approached court staff outside her chamber, demanding the files be brought out. When the staff refused, the duo allegedly attempted to forcibly enter the chamber to examine the records.
"Such conduct of the learned counsel and the private secretary is seriously deprecated, more so, since it smells of an oblique motive on their part," Justice Ghosh observed.
Describing the behavior as highly inappropriate and a deliberate attempt to interfere with judicial processes, the judge stated that she no longer felt it appropriate to continue hearing the matter. She has formally reported the incident to the Acting Chief Justice seeking disciplinary action.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident highlights a critical vulnerability in judicial administrative security. When legal representatives attempt to access records outside the formal registry process, it threatens the very foundation of judicial impartiality and the integrity of the legal system, especially in high-stakes political corruption cases.
With Justice Ghosh stepping down, the bail plea of Sujit Bose—who remains in custody due to the recruitment scam investigation—will now be assigned to a new bench by the Acting Chief Justice. The legal community is closely watching how the High Court administration responds to this breach of protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why did Justice Shuvra Ghosh recuse herself?
She recused herself because a lawyer representing Sujit Bose allegedly tried to gain unauthorized access to her chamber and case records.
2. What is the Sujit Bose case about?
Sujit Bose is accused of involvement in a major school recruitment scam in West Bengal, currently under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.
