The West Bengal government presented its case before the Supreme Court Today (May 2nd), opposing CBI investigations in the state. They argued that when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is permitted to conduct probes within a state, it’s often followed by the involvement of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Today (26th April): The Calcutta High Court rejected an urgent plea from BJP candidate Debashis Dhar regarding the cancellation of his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections in Birbhum constituency. The court cited legal precedence and refused to entertain the petition immediately, instructing the counsel to file the plea for consideration next week.
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Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Today (April 22nd) called the court’s decision to cancel all SLST recruitment appointments in West Bengal’s government-sponsored schools an “appropriate judgment.” He further demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the order on April 22nd.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (4th April) condemned the violence in Sandeshkhali as “extremely shameful,” and held the Trinamool Congress-led government responsible for citizen safety amid allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault. The court emphasized the government’s moral responsibility and discussed the need for a comprehensive inquiry, possibly by the CBI, to address systemic deficiencies.
Harish Salve, addressing critics of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), emphasized that the law’s objective isn’t to resolve issues within Islam. He clarified that the CAA aims to address the plight of persecuted minorities in neighboring Islamic countries. NEW DELHI: On April 19th (Tuesday): Renowned lawyer Harish Salve emphasized that those criticizing the Citizenship Amendment […]
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.