SC Refuses To Interfere With Calcutta HC's Order On Sandeshkhali Case

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, the Supreme Court refused to intervene with the Calcutta High Court's verdict to transfer the Sandeshkhali matter to CBI on 11th March, Monday.

However, the Top Court expunged remarks made by Calcutta HC against the West Bengal Government and state police administration. The West Bengal government moved to the Apex Court challenging Calcutta HC's verdict on the Sandeshkhali matter on 5th March. 

The CBI took over Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh's custody from the West Bengal CID after the second order of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday. However, the WB CID initially refused to hand over Sheikh's custody as the state government challenged HC's verdict.

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday transferred the Sandeshkhali case including the attack on ED sleuths and allegations on Shahjahan Sheikh to the Central Bureau of Investigation. 

Prime accused in the Sandeshkhali matter, Shahjahan Sheikh was arrested on 29th February, Thursday. He was suspended for six years by the Trinamool Congress. 

A village located in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Sandeshkhali is witnessing significant clashes and violence following allegations of systematic sexual exploitations and land-grabbing committed by TMC leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh, Shibu Hazara and Uttam Sardar. Shahjahan Sheikh remained absconding since 5th January after an ED team was attacked by a large mob while conducting raids at Shahjahan's residence.