West Bengal Police filed a cyber complaint against tweets falsely linking CJI DY Chandrachud’s wife to the personal physician of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This coincides with the CJI’s involvement in a case regarding a doctor’s rape and murder. The complaint emphasizes the importance of accountability in online discourse, especially when intersecting with legal matters.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today has filed a chargesheet against Shahjahan Sheikh and six others for assaulting an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal. Sheikh, formerly associated with TMC, was apprehended by Bengal Police after evading capture for 55 days. The involvement of the CBI was prompted by a directive from the Calcutta High Court.
The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s denial of bail to an SPES trustee during the Birla-Lodha group conflict, describing it as a “shocking state of affairs”. The case, involving influential private entities, has been highlighted as emblematic of a broader issue. The bench directed the Bengal police to present the trustee before the trial court for bail consideration.
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.
