“Will District Judges Also be Contractually Appointed?”: Calcutta HC Stays Appointment of Temporary Staff in Two District Courts

Today(31st July), the Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Arindam Mukherjee, issued a stay on the appointment of temporary staff in North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas district courts. Justice Mukherjee also directed authorities to submit an affidavit explaining the reasons for hiring contractual staff in these courts.

Sandeshkhali Case Update||Sheikh Shahjahan Remanded to Six-Day Police Custody by Kolkata Court

On Friday(22nd March), Sheikh Shahjahan along with two others granted six-day police custody by the CBI in Case no. 8 of Nazat Police Station in West Bengal. Legal representative submits bail petition on medical grounds. Calcutta High Court intervenes in related case involving Sheikh Shahjahan’s sibling, emphasizing impartial investigation. Allegations against Shahjahan and associates include land-grabbing and coercive sexual assault.

Sandeshkhali Row|| Shahjahan Sheikh’s CBI Custody Extended by 8 Days

Today(on 14th March), The North 24 Parganas district court extends Shahjahan Sheikh’s CBI custody by 8 days, emphasizing ongoing legal scrutiny amid serious allegations. Sheikh, a controversial figure from Sandeshkhali, faces accusations of sexual misconduct and unlawful land dealings, with the case transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court due to its severity.