1993 Kolkata Bowbazar Blast Case: Supreme Court to Hear West Bengal Plea Against Md Rashid Khan’s Release

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to urgently hear West Bengal’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court order granting premature release to Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Kolkata Bowbazar blast case. The hearing is scheduled before CJI Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana.

Closure of the Road for Seven Days Was Unprecedented: Calcutta High Court Over International Yoga Day Traffic Curbs

The Calcutta High Court questioned Kolkata Police’s decision to restrict traffic on Red Road and nearby areas ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations. The court was hearing a challenge by All India Lawyers Union against road closures citing security concerns.