The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the dispute over appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal’s state-aided universities to January. The adjournment came after the Attorney General informed the court that positive developments have taken place.
Today, On 7th April, BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, raising concerns over attacks on the judiciary by the West Bengal Government. He praised the Supreme Court’s decision in the SSC scam case and called it a big relief for lakhs of students. Mahato strongly criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting the judiciary in public. He said, “Smt. Mamata Banerjee’s pattern of undermining judicial authority is now unmistakable.”
In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
Today, On 21st January, The West Bengal government requested the Calcutta High Court to award the death penalty to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The investigation and prosecution were handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) instead of the State Police. This case has drawn significant public attention due to its gruesome nature. The court’s decision is now awaited in this high-profile matter.
The West Bengal Cabinet approved a proposal to establish five additional special POCSO courts, bringing the total to 67, to expedite the resolution of child sexual abuse cases. This decision follows ongoing protests over a recent case. The meeting also addressed restrictions on public statements about the issue.
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A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
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Today, On 30th August, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condemned Kapil Sibal’s description of violence against women as a “symptomatic malaise,” criticizing the trivialization of their suffering. The controversial remarks were made in the context of the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The incident has sparked national outrage and calls for fundamental workplace reforms.
The Supreme Court has intervened in the conflict between Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, mandating the appointment of regular vice-chancellors for all 36 state-aided universities in West Bengal. A committee led by former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit has been formed to oversee the appointments, with an emphasis on no interim arrangements.
