Today, On 12th July, The Calcutta High Court urged the West Bengal government to provide equal child care benefits to male and female employees, emphasizing the need for gender equality in workplace policies. This recommendation stemmed from a petition by a male primary school teacher seeking extended child care leave after his wife’s passing, highlighting the shared responsibility of parents in caring for their children.
Today, On 3rd June, The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to BJP Lok Sabha candidates Rekha Patra and Pranat Tudu, providing relief from potential arrest or legal action amidst ongoing political tensions in West Bengal. The court’s decision aims to ensure their participation in the vote counting process without interference from pending police cases, with respective protection granted until July 5 and June 21.
Today, On 14th May A female BJP worker, Piyali Das, surrendered in the Sandeshkhali case, accused of fabricating sexual assault complaints against TMC leaders. The court remanded her to judicial custody for coercing a woman into signing a blank paper. The case raised doubts about the authenticity of the movement, initially a protest against land grabbing, turning into allegations of sexual atrocities committed by TMC leaders.
On Thursday(28th March),Sheikh Shahjahan, a suspended TMC leader, along with Mehbur Mulla and Sukmal Sardar, has been jailed until April 9 by the Basirhat Sub-Divisional Court for their involvement in the mob attack on ED officials and other serious charges. The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Kolkata Police CID to transfer Shahjahan’s custody to the CBI. This case involves a scam in ration distribution and multiple allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing. The accused’s evasion of the police for nearly two months highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement.
