The Calcutta High Court ordered a joint SIT of the CBI and West Bengal Police to investigate four cases against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, while quashing 15 FIRs and lifting his earlier protection from new cases.
Justice Amrita Sinha’s judicial responsibilities at Calcutta High Court recently transitioned from handling police-related cases to focusing on primary school matters. This shift followed a roster update on June 10 and aligns with a broader strategy to match case types with the expertise of judges for improved efficiency.
The Calcutta High Court has instructed the West Bengal government to implement a one percent reservation for transgender persons in all public employment within the state. This comes in response to a petition by a transgender individual who passed the Teachers’ Eligibility Test but was not called for counseling or an interview. The directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s recognition of transgender rights and the need for equal opportunities.
Justice Gangopadhyay’s bench will now handle cases related to industry and labor laws. This reorganization follows a period of controversy surrounding Justice Mantha, who made national headlines last year. This attention was due to a boycott of his bench by advocates linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress, a situation that persisted for several days.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the decision to allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to conduct its rally in Kolkata on November 29, featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the main speaker. This decision came after a division bench, led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, dismissed an appeal by […]
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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, […]