The Supreme Court of India ordered the West Bengal government to pay 25 percent of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to state employees within four weeks. This follows a longstanding dispute over DA rates compared to central employees. A further hearing is scheduled for August to address remaining dues.
The Supreme Court mandated more police presence in West Bengal medical colleges after the rape and murder of a doctor raised safety concerns. The government faced criticism for relying on contractual security personnel instead of regular officers. The Chief Justice emphasized the vulnerability of female students and called for comprehensive security measures.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (4th April) condemned the violence in Sandeshkhali as “extremely shameful,” and held the Trinamool Congress-led government responsible for citizen safety amid allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault. The court emphasized the government’s moral responsibility and discussed the need for a comprehensive inquiry, possibly by the CBI, to address systemic deficiencies.
