Today, 19th April, Due to rising temperatures, Calcutta High Court has exempted lawyers from wearing black gowns until the summer ends. The exemption aims to provide comfort during the heatwave, reflecting a practical approach to courtroom attire. This decision aligns with similar directives from other High Courts, acknowledging the ongoing heat conditions and impending summer break.
Today, 18th April, The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL urging the mandate of Class XII education for Muslim girls before marriage, emphasizing the complexity of balancing education and societal norms within legal frameworks. The ruling highlights the significance of respecting individual rights and choices in matters of education and marriage, sparking debates on the topic.
Today(On March 22nd), The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court strongly criticized lawyers for disrupting Courtroom No. 8 with a political meeting, stressing the need to uphold courtroom sanctity. He condemned their intimidation of staff and proposed security upgrades, including locking courtrooms at night. Additional Solicitor General Chakrabarti will conduct an investigation in response.
The Calcutta HC Today refused an urgent hearing for TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, facing allegations of sexual assault and land-grabbing, with the Chief Justice dismissing his lawyer’s plea and directing them to return on Monday, citing no sympathy. The State police arrested Shahjahan despite previous remarks from the Court. Central agencies had also expressed reservations about the investigation.
The state is preparing to file a complaint against an unnamed figure, triggering speculation of involvement by Opposition Leader Shuvendu Adhikari. Allegations of a ‘Khalistani’ remark have escalated tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, leading to swift legal proceedings and curiosity about potential actions against Shuvendu. Calcutta High Court is set to address the matter.
Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam of Calcutta High Court criticized the state’s plan to build a new school on the only playground for 3,000 students at Akhriganj High School. He proposed a compromise to preserve the land for student recreation, emphasizing the importance of balancing educational development with recreational needs. The court is advocating for the preservation of student rights and spaces for recreation.
The Calcutta High Court has been informed of women prisoners getting pregnant in custody, prompting serious concern. A PIL highlights the alarming situation and calls for immediate action to ensure the safety and dignity of women inmates. The court’s response includes transferring prison reform matters to a specialized bench, signaling a commitment to addressing systemic failures in correctional facilities.
In a significant development at the Calcutta High Court, the Bar Association has taken decisive action following the arrest of Advocate Prosenjit Mukherjee by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay. The Association, expressing deep concern and disapproval, has unanimously resolved to boycott Justice Gangopadhyay’s court and has requested Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam to withdraw all judicial work from […]
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court conducted an extraordinary late evening hearing to address the contentious arrest of advocate Prosenjit Mukherjee, who was detained inside the courtroom. This unprecedented session, convened at 8:30 pm, was overseen by Justices Harish Tandon and Hiranmay Bhattacharya, following an urgent plea by Mukherjee. Also read-Punjab High […]
The Calcutta High Court has declined to issue any interim orders to prohibit the slaughter of goats at the ‘Bolla Kali Mata Temple’ in North Dinajpur during the ‘Bolla Kali Puja 2023′. This decision came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the practice of animal sacrifice in the name of god […]
