Supreme Court declines to review interim bail of Congress Nandigram candidate

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea seeking to review the interim bail granted to Milan Pradhan, Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll. The apex court's decision to decline interference means the bail conditions set by the lower court remain in effect.

Pradhan had been granted interim bail by a lower court, which allowed him to secure temporary release pending the outcome of his legal case. The Congress candidate was facing charges that led to his arrest before the interim relief was granted.

The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene in the matter typically suggests that the court found no grounds to revisit the lower court's bail decision or that it deemed the bail conditions appropriate given the circumstances of the case.

The Nandigram bypoll has attracted significant political attention, with multiple parties fielding candidates for the election. Pradhan's ability to campaign while on bail provides the Congress with continued representation in the contest.