Former SCERT Director Manoj Kumar Padhi has been granted conditional bail by the Special SC/ST Court in Cuttack in connection with the Odisha textbook error case. The court’s decision comes while the Crime Branch continues its investigation into the alleged errors found in school textbooks.
Padhi was arrested by the Crime Branch on July 14 after nearly four hours of questioning. His arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into allegations concerning mistakes in school textbooks used in Odisha’s education system.
According to the information available, the Special SC/ST Court in Cuttack has now allowed Padhi to be released on bail with specific conditions. However, the exact conditions imposed by the court have not been disclosed.
Crime Branch Investigation Continues
The Crime Branch is continuing its investigation into the textbook error case to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged mistakes. Officials have not announced the completion of the inquiry, and further legal proceedings may depend on the findings of the investigation.
The case has drawn attention because it involves school textbooks that play an important role in the state’s education system. The investigation is expected to examine the processes related to the preparation and publication of the textbooks.
At this stage, no additional official details regarding the investigation have been released. Authorities have also not made any announcement indicating that the inquiry has concluded.
Court Grants Relief With Conditions
The conditional bail granted by the Special SC/ST Court provides temporary legal relief to Manoj Kumar Padhi while allowing the investigation to proceed. Such bail does not bring the investigation to an end, and the case will continue in accordance with the legal process.
The Crime Branch remains responsible for completing its inquiry before any further legal steps are taken. Any future developments in the case are expected to depend on the evidence collected during the ongoing investigation.
The Manoj Kumar Padhi conditional bail order marks the latest development in the Odisha textbook error case, while the Crime Branch continues its probe under the applicable legal process.
