The Calcutta High Court, in a decisive move, has announced the formation of a special bench to expedite the adjudication of all cases related to the West Bengal school jobs scam. This development follows the directive from the Supreme Court, emphasizing the urgency and significance of the matter. Also read- Calcutta High Court Questions ED’s […]
Justice Shekhar B. Saraf has been officially sworn in as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court, marking a significant transition from his previous position at the Calcutta High Court. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker in a formal ceremony. Also read- Madras High Court Achieves Record-Breaking Case Clearance Rate […]
In a recent Supreme Court hearing, the West Bengal government was instructed to persist with its investigation into a criminal case stemming from a family property dispute, without yielding to any external pressures. The plea, brought forward by Bani Roy Choudhury, alleges that Protap Chandra Dey, the spouse of a sitting Calcutta High Court judge, […]
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The Calcutta High Court has declined the State’s request to register an FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The State had sought the court’s permission, alleging that Adhikari deterred a police officer from performing his duty and labeled him a “stooge” of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. Justice Jay Sengupta, presiding over the case, […]
In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has underscored the complexities surrounding consensual sexual relationships among adolescents. The court observed that non-exploitative sexual relationships without any malicious intent are increasingly prevalent among the country’s youth. It further highlighted that the current legal framework, which fails to recognize consensual sexual behavior of older adolescents, leads […]
The Calcutta High Court, while addressing the issue of media reports concerning Abhishek Banerjee, observed that courts cannot issue gag orders on what appears to be “political propaganda.” Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya emphasized the importance of media freedom in a democratic society, stating, “Even if we suppose pass such an order (restraining media from reporting), how […]
The Calcutta High Court has issued directives to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the ongoing investigation into the multi-tier recruitment scam in West Bengal. The court has mandated that before summoning MP Abhishek Banerjee, the ED must first review the documents he has submitted. If deemed necessary, the ED can then summon him, but only […]
The Calcutta High Court has taken decisive action against the principal of Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College, Dr. Sunanda Goenka, by removing her from her position. The decision was based on the grounds that she did not possess the academic qualifications mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Additionally, a college teacher, Dr. Achina Kundu, […]
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court on Friday revised the sentences for the convicts in the 2013 Kamduni gang-rape and murder case. The division bench, consisting of Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta, dismissed the death penalty for three convicts previously sentenced by a lower court in January 2016. The individuals […]
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has clarified that its orders extending the limitation period during the COVID-19 pandemic also apply to the period up to which delay can be condoned. This decision came in response to an order from the Calcutta High Court that had refused to accept a written submission due to […]
