December 19, 2024: In a significant legal development, the Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Sumi Bora, who is accused in a major trading scam, after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to submit a chargesheet against her within the stipulated time. However, despite this legal relief, Sumi Bora will remain in jail as she is still facing charges in two other cases.

Bora, who has been under investigation in connection with the trading scam, was granted bail in the CBI's case after the court noted that the investigation had not progressed sufficiently, with no chargesheet filed against her. The decision to grant bail was influenced by the failure of the CBI to meet its deadline for submitting the chargesheet.

However, the legal journey for Bora is far from over. She, along with her associate Bishal, has yet to secure bail in two other separate cases filed by the police in Dibrugarh and Duliajan. While no bail application has been filed in the Duliajan case yet, both Bora and Bishal remain under judicial custody for these ongoing investigations.

This development has drawn significant attention, as the duo’s involvement in the trading scam continues to be scrutinized. Legal experts note that while the bail in the CBI case provides some relief, it does not guarantee immediate freedom for Sumi Bora, given the outstanding cases in other jurisdictions.