The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea against the Election Commission’s directive deploying Central Government and PSU staff for counting in the West Bengal Assembly polls. It stated, “This Court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant…”
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra emphasized the judiciary’s crucial role in democracy, urging judges to act with courage and integrity. She criticized the fear of judges in granting relief to opposition leaders and raised concerns about the retirement age of judges. Moitra’s speech ignited a debate on the judiciary’s role in a democratic society.