Former Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s recent induction into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sparked a fiery response from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Chief Minister did not hold back in her criticism, labeling Gangopadhyay as a “BJP babu sitting on the bench” and vowing to defeat him in the upcoming […]
The Supreme Court Today (March 7th) declined to consider the ED’s petition challenging a Calcutta HC directive. The directive outlined guidelines for investigative agencies, advising against disclosing details of probes involving individuals like Rujira Banerjee-wife of Abhishek Banerjee, before filing chargesheets, to either the public or the media.
Today (7th March): Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, resigned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sparking controversy. He emphasized his impartiality as a judge, denying political bias in his decisions. Gangopadhyay cited invitations and challenges in entering politics as factors in his decision to resign earlier than planned.
The West Bengal government urgently requested the Supreme Court Today to list its plea challenging a Calcutta High Court decision to transfer the investigation of an attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali to the CBI. The state government emphasized the urgency, seeking immediate compliance with the High Court’s directive to transfer the investigation. This resulted in instructions to raise the matter with the Registrar General of the Supreme Court.
On 6th March: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was unable to take custody of Shahjahan Sheikh despite a court order to transfer the Sandeshkhali violence investigation to the CBI. Supported by CRPF personnel, the CBI faced obstruction at the West Bengal CID headquarters, highlighting the complexities of the case. The state’s appeal to the Supreme Court against the high court’s verdict resulted in Sheikh’s unresolved custody.
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 […]