Calcutta High Court has reserved its judgment on pleas challenging a single-judge order allowing teacher recruitment in West Bengal. The case stems from the fallout of a tainted selection process affecting nearly 26,000 posts.
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed Murlidhar Sharma, Inspector General of Police (Training) of the state police academy, to submit a report regarding allegations of physical torture made by Leftist student leader Sucharita Das. The alleged incident took place at an all-women police station in Paschim Medinipur district.
The Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on the investigation into 47 FIRs against BJP workers in West Bengal. The court directed the state government to address claims of malafide intentions behind the FIRs, stating that the preliminary investigation should have concluded by now, making further police probe unnecessary at this stage. The petitioners allege political motivation and seek the quashing or transfer of the investigation. The state refutes the allegations and assures a fair investigation.
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Today, On 19th June, The Calcutta High Court challenged Suvendu Adhikari’s plan for a protest and suggested an alternate venue, aiming to balance the right to protest with maintaining public order. Adhikari’s counsel argued for the protest at Raj Bhavan, but the court directed them to propose an alternative venue by the next hearing on June 21. The court also instructed the Advocate General to address previous violations of prohibitory orders.
Today, 2nd May, The Calcutta High Court expressed serious concerns over delays in granting sanctions to prosecute individuals accused in the school jobs case. It emphasized the need for timely decisions to ensure efficient justice delivery and accountability. The court criticized the wilful delays and highlighted the potential for obstruction of the trial process, indicating a lack of institutional support for a fair trial.
In a recent development at the Calcutta High Court, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay raised questions regarding the West Bengal Crime Investigation Department’s (CID) actions in summoning Pratap Chandra Dey, the husband of fellow judge Justice Amrita Sinha. This inquiry was brought up during a hearing of an unrelated case, where Justice Gangopadhyay questioned the Advocate General […]
