The Indian government is set to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code, to include a section on sexual crimes against men and transgender persons. Three new criminal laws are taking effect, despite objections from opposition-led states, aiming to overhaul the country’s criminal justice framework and implement technological advancements in evidence recording and filing procedures.
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 26th June, The Calcutta High Court dismissed the public interest litigation filed against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks about sadhus, stating that the affidavit did not justify a PIL. The controversy began on May 18 in Arambagh, when Mamata criticized monks from the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, leading to legal action.
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On Tuesday(4th June), Former Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay secures victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Tamluk constituency, West Bengal, on BJP ticket, with 7,65,584 votes. He surpasses his closest rival from Trinamool Congress by 77,733 votes, as per Election Commission of India records.
The Calcutta High Court has overturned the controversial decision of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal to grant OBC status to certain communities post-2010. CM Yogi Adityanath supports the ruling, emphasizing the prohibition of religious-based reservations according to the Indian Constitution. Mamata Banerjee opposes the decision, accusing the BJP of influencing the verdict.
On 22nd May, Former High Court judge and BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging an Election Commission order barring him from campaigning for 24 hours. He argued that the decision “tarnished” his image and was defamatory, causing significant harm to his reputation.
On Wednesday(22nd May),PM Modi criticizes opposition parties for rampant appeasement politics following the Calcutta High Court’s annulment of OBC status in West Bengal since 2010, highlighting the court’s rebuke to the INDI alliance for allegedly distributing OBC status to the Muslim community for electoral gains.
The Calcutta High Court has struck down the OBC reservations granted by the State of West Bengal between 2010 and 2012. A Division Bench of the High Court has also struck down two orders issued in 2010 and 2012 by the Government Of West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department sub-classifying 143 classes and some provisions of the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than SC and ST) (Reservation in Posts) Act of 2012.
Today, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court nullified OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposes this ruling, asserting that OBC reservation will persist. She criticized the BJP and expressed disapproval over the court’s decision affecting over 5 lakh OBC certificates. The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal will conclude on June 4.