Today, On 10th November, The West Bengal Congress has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state, alleging irregularities and bias in the voter list update process ahead of the upcoming elections in Bengal.
Today, On 3rd April, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she “can’t accept the Supreme Court’s judgment” on the teacher recruitment case but promised to follow it. The court canceled thousands of job appointments and ordered a fresh hiring process. Banerjee disagreed with the decision but assured that a new recruitment drive will take place. Her statement comes after a big legal setback for her government in this matter.
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has announced a nationwide shutdown of elective services in solidarity with protesting junior doctors in West Bengal, while ensuring emergency services remain functional. The move, prompted by unaddressed safety concerns, highlights the medical community’s frustration and determination for justice and workplace safety.
Granting anticipatory bail in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is a “very serious” issue and “unheard of”, the Supreme Court said Today (Sept 19). Bench was hearing a plea filed by an accused seeking regular bail in a case lodged for alleged offences under provisions of NDPS Act in Bengal. Court directed the WB govt to consider whether the state proposes to file an application seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to four accused in a case.