The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
A girl student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College in Kasba on June 25 between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. Police have arrested three accused, including a former student and two current students.
Calcutta High Court granted bail to law student Sharmistha Panoli, calling her arrest “mechanical” and in violation of legal safeguards. The Court also directed police protection citing threats and obscene messages over her social media posts.
Today, On 5th June, Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested over a video shared during Operation Sindoor. She had moved the court under Article 226 after being denied bail and sent to police custody.
Today, On 5th June, Calcutta High Court stops live updates of law student Sharmistha Panoli’s bail hearing, raising questions over procedural sensitivity, digital reporting limits, and the judiciary’s control over real-time courtroom transparency.
Today, On 5th June, In the Sharmistha Panoli case, Calcutta High Court told Bengal Police, “You would be ashamed, this is about modesty of the young lady,” questioning her arrest and raising concerns about procedural fairness and dignity.
Wajahat Khan, who had filed a complaint against influencer Sharmishta Panoli, has now been accused of hate speech. Authorities say he has mysteriously gone missing, raising serious questions and public concern.
NHRC has asked the West Bengal DGP to submit a report on the safety of law student Sharmishta Panoli. The complaint says she is getting rape and death threats from radical Islamists while in custody.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBI to investigate delays in housing construction projects linked to potential misconduct by real estate builders and banks in major cities. A Special Investigation Team will be formed, with police support from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, ensuring close monitoring and monthly hearings on the probe’s progress.
Calcutta High Court Today (Mar 24) questions CBI over key gaps in the RG Kar rape-murder probe. Victim’s family demands fresh investigation as new facts may point to more accused.
