Today(12th August), a division bench led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam directed that a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, along with similar petitions, will be heard on Tuesday.
Today(on 3rd July), The Calcutta High Court will hear West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose’s defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The suit, filed on June 28, resulted from controversial remarks made by Banerjee, centering around alleged incidents at Raj Bhavan. This case has drawn substantial public and media attention, highlighting the complex interplay between constitutional immunity and legal redress.
Yesterday, On 29th June, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, refuting her allegations of unsafe activities at Raj Bhavan. Similar suits were also filed against TMC leaders. The conflict has drawn criticism from political leaders for damaging the state’s reputation. The outcome carries implications for political discourse in West Bengal.
Today, On 19th June, The Calcutta High Court challenged Suvendu Adhikari’s plan for a protest and suggested an alternate venue, aiming to balance the right to protest with maintaining public order. Adhikari’s counsel argued for the protest at Raj Bhavan, but the court directed them to propose an alternative venue by the next hearing on June 21. The court also instructed the Advocate General to address previous violations of prohibitory orders.
BJP State Unit in Kolkata Approaches High Court After Police Deny Permission for Sit-In Protest Against Alleged Sexual Harassment and Violence Kolkata: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought legal recourse after Kolkata Police denied permission for a sit-in protest scheduled from February 27 against the reported incidents of sexual harassment […]
Suryanil Das, representing Suvendu Adhikari, filed a harassment complaint against Kolkata Police after receiving a notice. The lack of clarity in the notice and alleged harassment since filing a petition were highlighted. The Calcutta High Court accepted the petition, with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, indicating a willingness to probe the matter.
