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The High Court's decision to deny bail to former ISKCON leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, underscores the seriousness of the murder charges he faces. The violent clashes that led to the death of Advocate Saiful Islam Alif near the Chattogram Court Building in November 2024 have cast a shadow over the legal proceedings.

Chinmoy's lawyer argued for bail based on his client's alleged ill health and prolonged detention since November 25, 2024. However, the court's decision to reject the petition, particularly as the trial court has commenced witness statement recording, indicates a judicial inclination towards ensuring the trial progresses without hindrance.

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The HC bench of Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher rejected the petition as the trial court has started recording statements of witnesses in the case

With Chinmoy implicated in a total of eight cases, including murder and sedition, and having previously secured bail in some while facing a Supreme Court stay on another, this bail rejection is a significant development. The legal battles ahead highlight the complex web of charges and the ongoing judicial scrutiny he is under.

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Chinmoy is physically ill and has been suffering in jail since November 25, 2024.