Today, On 10th January, The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to ensure no order is passed without hearing the state, as the Enforcement Directorate is expected to approach the court in the I-PAC case.
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The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) reserved its judgment on appeals from the West Bengal government and CBI, both demanding the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar College and Hospital. Both parties argue that the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Sealdah Sessions Court is inadequate, emphasizing the state’s and CBI’s shared pursuit of justice.
The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) began hearing appeals from the West Bengal government and the CBI against the life imprisonment sentence given to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Both parties argue the punishment is too lenient and are demanding the death penalty. The CBI emphasized its right to challenge the sentence as the investigation agency, while the state government asserted its authority to appeal the trial court’s judgment.
The Supreme Court is set to review the Bengal Government’s plea regarding the cancellation of 25,753 school job appointments by the Calcutta High Court. The decision holds significance for job seekers and reflects ongoing legal debates on employment matters in the region. The Court also instructed the CBI to refrain from coercive action against state officials pending further hearings.