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Calcutta HC to hear Tulu Mondal’s plea to quash cases on Thursday
Calcutta High Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea by stone trader and Trinamool Congress associate Tulu Mondal seeking quashing of criminal cases against him. The development comes after West Bengal…
The Story in Brief
Calcutta High Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea by stone trader and Trinamool Congress associate Tulu Mondal seeking quashing of criminal cases against him. The development comes after West Bengal Police reportedly searched his residence and recovered bundles of cash and gold.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the matter and requested the court to list it on Thursday, saying he wished to appear physically and argue the case himself. The court initially observed that the matter would likely reach before Thursday but granted Rohatgi's request for a specific listing on Thursday.
The Indian Opinion
The court's decision to hear the plea is not a vindication of Mr Mondal or an endorsement of the police action. Narratives of political vendetta or corruption are premature. The reported recovery of cash and gold has not been independently verified, and the accused has a right to challenge the cases. The real test will be the court's ruling on Thursday, which will reveal whether the charges have substance or are motivated. Until then, all sides deserve a fair hearing.
Source: livelaw.in
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