The Supreme Court directed the National Investigation Agency to finish its probe within two months into the April 1 Malda violence, where a mob trapped seven judicial officers for nine hours. The Court stressed urgency and accountability today.
A PIL before the Calcutta High Court alleges post-election violence, bulldozer use during political rallies, and vandalism in Kolkata following West Bengal Assembly results. Justices Arijit Banerjee and Rai Chattopadhyay permitted formal filing and scheduled hearing Friday.
Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T. S. Sivagnanam, appointed as one of 19 retired judges serving as single-member Appellate Tribunals for Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, resigned from his tribunal position on Thursday citing personal reasons.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea against the Election Commission’s directive deploying Central Government and PSU staff for counting in the West Bengal Assembly polls. It stated, “This Court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant…”
Calcutta High Court cautioned against routine preventive detention during West Bengal polls, stressing it must be exceptional. Bench of Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen upheld free, fair elections and personal liberty protections.
Calcutta High Court declined interim relief affecting poll officials during West Bengal elections. Krishna Rao held electoral process must remain undisturbed, deferring intervention until completion of polling phase.
Calcutta High Court barred motorbike rallies and group riding during West Bengal polls to maintain order. Bench of Shampa Sarkar and Ajay Kumar Gupta expanded restrictions citing law and order concerns.
Calcutta High Court is hearing TMC plea alleging misconduct by police observer in West Bengal elections. Petition under Article 226 filed by Rajeev Kumar questions neutrality of election monitoring process.
The Court held that while the Election Commission has wide superintendence powers under Article 324(1), it must conform to existing laws and cannot impose restrictions without statutory backing.
Calcutta High Court stayed Election Commission of India directions tagging 800 individuals as troublemakers before polls. Bench led by Sujoy Paul found prima facie error in issuing blanket orders against citizens.
