KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, observed that legal conflicts between a state’s Governor and Chief Minister are not desirable. A single-judge bench led by Justice Krishna Rao made this remark while hearing a defamation case filed by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three others last year.
The Calcutta High Court will hear an interim application by West Bengal Governor Bose in a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders on July 15. Justice Krishna Rao allowed the defamation complaint to proceed and instructed Bose’s request for an interim order to be addressed during the upcoming Monday hearing. Governor Bose’s pursuit of the case reflects his intent to address what he views as unfounded and damaging allegations. The high-profile nature of the case ensures close attention from the public and media, holding broader implications for political accountability and the standards of public communication.
Today(on 3rd July), The Calcutta High Court will hear West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose’s defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The suit, filed on June 28, resulted from controversial remarks made by Banerjee, centering around alleged incidents at Raj Bhavan. This case has drawn substantial public and media attention, highlighting the complex interplay between constitutional immunity and legal redress.
Today, 16th, April, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal Governor to appoint six Vice-Chancellors from a list submitted by the Mamata government. This emphasizes the court’s role in state educational appointments and highlights collaboration between the judiciary and the executive. The court also urged the state government to propose more candidates for consideration. Ongoing disputes between the government and the governor were addressed. The court scheduled a further hearing for April 30.
