Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigned and announced his decision to join BJP, citing disparaging remarks by TMC leaders and a desire to combat their corruption. He emphasized BJP’s national presence and his focus on challenging TMC dominance in Bengal. His resignation was submitted to the President and Chief Justice.
The Calcutta High Court Today ordered the investigation of an assault on ED officials in Sandeshkhali to be transferred from the West Bengal Police to the CBI. The court also instructed that the custody of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, arrested in connection with the incident, be handed over to the central agency. Separate appeals by the ED and the West Bengal government indicate a critical moment in the state’s legal and political landscape, with implications for future collaborations or confrontations between state and central law enforcement agencies in India.
The Calcutta High Court criticized the government’s handling of the Sandeshkhali situation, emphasizing the inability to apprehend Sheikh Shahjahan. Prohibitory orders were questioned, and BJP leaders were granted permission to visit amid allegations of illegal land transfer and assault. The court highlighted concerns over the state police’s effectiveness and advised for open dialogue.
A petition filed at Calcutta High Court on February 16 demands Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, due to escalating tensions following allegations of sexual harassment. The division bench has accepted the petition and scheduled a hearing for February 19. The demand for CAPF deployment was initially raised by the state BJP unit.
A Mumbai court has provided a nuanced interpretation of respect for the national anthem, leading to the dismissal of a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The court differentiated between the acts of singing the national anthem and merely reciting parts of it, a distinction that played a pivotal role in the case […]