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Retired Judge Biswajit Basu Resigns from Bengal SIR Tribunal
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:35 PM
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Retired judge Biswajit Basu has stepped down from his role at the Bengal SIR tribunal, marking a second resignation from the body.
Retired judge Biswajit Basu has resigned from his position on the Bengal SIR tribunal, a decision that follows a recent departure of another member. The tribunal, which oversees judicial appointments and disciplinary matters in West Bengal, has now seen two exits in quick succession.
Basu, who had been serving on the tribunal since his retirement from the bench, cited personal reasons for stepping down, according to a statement released by the body. His resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the tribunal’s functioning and calls for greater transparency.
The Bengal SIR tribunal, which plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the judiciary in the state, will need to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy left by Basu. The appointment process is expected to be overseen by the state government and the judiciary in consultation with senior legal officials.
Basu, who had been serving on the tribunal since his retirement from the bench, cited personal reasons for stepping down, according to a statement released by the body. His resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the tribunal’s functioning and calls for greater transparency.
The Bengal SIR tribunal, which plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the judiciary in the state, will need to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy left by Basu. The appointment process is expected to be overseen by the state government and the judiciary in consultation with senior legal officials.