“Can a State Lawyer File PIL Against EC?” – Calcutta High Court Hears Big Challenge to Bengal Officer Transfers Before 2026 Polls

The Election Commission questioned the petitioner’s locus standi in the Calcutta High Court, arguing that a full-time state lawyer cannot file a PIL as a public-spirited person. The case challenges the transfer of IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

PIL in Calcutta High Court Against IAS-IPS Reshuffle Ahead of Bengal Elections 2026 Sparks Legal Debate

A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court questioning the Election Commission’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers before West Bengal polls. The plea raises concerns over fairness and timing as elections approach on April 23 and 29, 2026.