Today, On 23rd August, The Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation into financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from the state’s SIT to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and impartial probe. Concerns were raised about potential delays and inefficiencies in having multiple agencies involved. The court also questioned the delay in forming the SIT and approved polygraph tests on individuals involved in recent criminal activities.
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Today, On 22nd August, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce tougher anti-rape legislation and fast-track courts, following a recent tragic incident. She emphasized the need for swift justice, highlighting the alarming daily occurrence of nearly 90 rape cases nationwide. The Supreme Court has expressed strong concern over the handling of the case and urged measures to ensure healthcare workers’ safety.
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The West Bengal government Today (August 5th) hit out at the Calcutta High Court for its critical remarks against the State while quashing a decision to identify various classes in the State as Other Backward Classes (OBC). The High Court in May had observed that the Muslim community was treated as a “commodity for political ends” when the government classified 77 classes of Muslims as backward.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a case today(on 5th August), regarding the cancellation of around 12 lakh OBC certificates from West Bengal. The controversy arose when the Calcutta High Court annulled these certificates due to procedural lapses. The outcome of this case will impact the lives of millions relying on OBC certificates for reserved opportunities.
Today(on 24th July),West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to a division bench of the Calcutta High Court for a stay on a single bench order that barred her and three others from making defamatory statements against Governor CV Ananda Bose. The interim order has led to a legal dispute, with Banerjee and her co-appellants contesting the ruling.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed on 18th july to the Calcutta High Court to challenge an order prohibiting defamatory statements against Governor CV Ananda Bose. The order, issued in response to a defamation suit, restrains Banerjee and others from making such statements until August 14. The appeal has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
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Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer announced plans to challenge the Calcutta High Court’s restraining order against the Chief Minister. The issue arose after Governor Bose filed a defamation case against Banerjee on June 28. Calcutta: After the Calcutta High Court‘s ruling to prohibit West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from making ‘defamatory‘ remarks against Governor C.V. Ananda […]