The Calcutta High Court is set to hear on Tuesday a plea moved by Indian National Congress candidate Milan Pradhan challenging his detention by the West Bengal Police ahead of the Nandigram Assembly by-election.

Appearing for Pradhan, his counsel submitted that the petitioner was already in custody even though the election is scheduled to be held on October 6. The counsel further pointed out that the last date for campaigning is October 4 and sought protection from the Court.

“My date of election is 6th October, I am already in custody. The last date of campaign is 4th October. I am seeking protection,” counsel submitted.

Taking note of the submission, the Court said, “Very well, tomorrow,” indicating that the matter would be taken up on Tuesday.

Pradhan, who is contesting the Nandigram Assembly by-election as a Congress candidate, has approached the High Court seeking relief in connection with his detention by the West Bengal Police.

Notably, he arrested in an alleged murder case originating from 2007, and was sent to judicial custody by a magistrate till 3rd October.