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    Victim’s Father Seeks High Court Nod to Let Lawyers Visit RG Kar Hospital Crime Scene
    Victim’s Father Seeks High Court Nod to Let Lawyers Visit RG Kar Hospital Crime Scene
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    Victim’s Father Seeks High Court Nod to Let Lawyers Visit RG Kar Hospital Crime Scene

    The father of the doctor raped and murdered at R G Kar Hospital has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking permission for his lawyers to examine the crime scene. The move aims to uncover any lapses in the investigation and ensure justice is fully served.

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    32,000 Primary Teacher Jobs Case | "Identifying Deserving Candidates Is Key": Cal HC To Rehear Appeal On August 21
    32,000 Primary Teacher Jobs Case | "Identifying Deserving Candidates Is Key": Cal HC To Rehear Appeal On August 21
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    32,000 Primary Teacher Jobs Case | “Identifying Deserving Candidates Is Key”: Cal HC To Rehear Appeal On August 21

    The Calcutta High Court will again hear the appeal in the case of 32,000 primary teacher jobs on August 21, emphasizing that identifying deserving candidates is crucial to a fair verdict.

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    Union Law Ministry: Calcutta High Court Tops Backlog With 94% Of Cases Pending Over 50 Years
    Union Law Ministry: Calcutta High Court Tops Backlog With 94% Of Cases Pending Over 50 Years
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    Union Law Ministry: Calcutta High Court Tops Backlog With 94% Of Cases Pending Over 50 Years

    Calcutta High Court leads backlog with 94% of cases pending over 50 years, reveals Union Law Ministry data highlighting urgent need to address long-standing judicial delays in India.

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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
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    Breaking: Centre Appoints 16 Judges Across 5 High Courts After Supreme Court Collegium Nod

    The Central Government has notified the appointment and extension of 16 judges in five High Courts, following Supreme Court Collegium recommendations. The move includes new permanent Judges and tenure extensions to strengthen the judiciary.

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    "Another Bengal Family Fights Back: Father Moves Calcutta High Court After Son Wrongfully Deported to Bangladesh"
    "Another Bengal Family Fights Back: Father Moves Calcutta High Court After Son Wrongfully Deported to Bangladesh"
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    Another Bengal Family Fights Back: Father Moves Calcutta High Court After Son Wrongfully Deported to Bangladesh

    A Malda resident has filed a habeas corpus plea after his 19-year-old son, an Indian citizen, was allegedly detained in Rajasthan and deported to Bangladesh despite valid ID proofs. The case adds to growing claims of wrongful deportations of Bengali-speaking migrants.

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    Murder Case | "Judges Shouldn't Be Bloodthirsty": Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence To Life Term
    Murder Case | "Judges Shouldn't Be Bloodthirsty": Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence To Life Term
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    Murder Case | “Judges Shouldn’t Be Bloodthirsty”: Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence To Life Term

    Calcutta High Court, citing that judges shouldn’t be bloodthirsty, commutes the death sentence to a life term in a Jalpaiguri murder case, emphasizing reform over retribution in sentencing.

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    R G Kar Rape-Murder Case | “File Your Stand on Safety Reports on Protection of Medical Professionals”: Supreme Court Directs NTF
    R G Kar Rape-Murder Case | “File Your Stand on Safety Reports on Protection of Medical Professionals”: Supreme Court Directs NTF
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    R G Kar Rape-Murder Case | “File Your Stand on Safety Reports on Protection of Medical Professionals”: Supreme Court Directs NTF

    Today, On 5th August, In the R G Kar rape-murder case, the Supreme Court directed the national task force to “file your stand on safety reports on protection of medical professionals,” highlighting concerns over increasing violence against doctors and hospital staff nationwide.

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    Sandeshkhali Case | “Accused Has No Say in Probe Agency”: Calcutta High Court Refuses to Interfere With CBI Investigation Against Ex-TMC Leader Shahjahan Sheikh
    Sandeshkhali Case | “Accused Has No Say in Probe Agency”: Calcutta High Court Refuses to Interfere With CBI Investigation Against Ex-TMC Leader Shahjahan Sheikh
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    Sandeshkhali Case | “Accused Has No Say in Probe Agency”: Calcutta High Court Refuses to Interfere With CBI Investigation Against Ex-TMC Leader Shahjahan Sheikh

    The Calcutta High Court refused to interfere with the CBI probe into ex-TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in the Sandeshkhali case, stating that an accused has no right to question the choice of investigating agency.

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    Supreme Court Steps In As FMGs Fight For Rightful Stipend In Gujarat Internship Row
    Supreme Court Steps In As FMGs Fight For Rightful Stipend In Gujarat Internship Row
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    Supreme Court Sets Aside Calcutta High Court Order Denying Retirement Extension to Bengal Teacher

    Supreme Court overturns Calcutta HC order denying retirement extension to a Bengal university teacher over out-of-state teaching experience. Calls state’s classification “arbitrary” and awards Rs 50,000 in costs.

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    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
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    Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 9 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in Andhra, Calcutta, Chhattisgarh & Karnataka High Courts

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of nine additional judges as permanent judges in the High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Calcutta, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, stating they are “fit for being appointed permanently.”

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