Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain Today (April 21) requested urgent action in West Bengal, calling for paramilitary forces and emergency rule due to Anti-Waqf Protests. Justice B.R. Gavai responded firmly, highlighting limits of judicial power.
The West Bengal government stated in court that the law and order in Murshidabad is under control despite recent riots, prompting opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari to request an NIA investigation. Additional police deployment and efforts for resettlement of displaced residents were discussed, while the Supreme Court is also urged to intervene and ensure a thorough investigation.
Three petitions, including one from an Army College doctor, urge Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to take suo motu cognizance of the rape-murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The petitioners emphasize the need for swift and exemplary justice, calling it an attack on the nation’s essence and demanding heightened security at medical institutions.
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Today(on 23rd April), The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, warned about possible invalidation of votes in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha constituencies due to communal unrest during Ram Navami. They suggested the Election Commission consider deferring elections in affected districts and directed the state police to provide a report on the clashes. The next hearing is on April 26.
