Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a BJP candidate from Tamluk Lok Sabha seat, Today (May 13th) moved the Calcutta High Court alleging police overaction by registering an attempt to murder case against him. Justice Jay Sengupta, before whose court the matter was mentioned, directed that the petition will be taken up for hearing on Tuesday.
Today (30th April): A Calcutta High Court lawyer, Vikas Ranjan Bhattacharya, faced protests from job recipients outside the court. The demonstrators accused him of involvement in unfair hiring practices, claiming that he was “eating the job.” The protests followed a hearing on corruption in the primary recruitment process, related to the 2014 TET exam. Despite the tense situation, the police intervened and restored order.
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Today (22nd April): The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal’s release, imposing a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner. The court ruled Kejriwal’s detention lawful, emphasizing the need for responsible PIL filing. It rejected Kejriwal’s plea against arrest, discouraging baseless PILs and promoting evidence-based petitions for genuine public interest.
The Delhi High Court warns AAP’s legal cell against protesting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, stating participation is at their own risk. The court emphasizes the consequences of protesting within court premises and the Bar Council of India urges the legal community to abstain from such actions. Kejriwal’s arrest relates to alleged corruption charges.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the right to dissent and freedom of speech, stating that criticizing government actions is not a crime. The court urged law enforcement agencies to understand and respect citizens’ rights to express dissent, stressing the need to evaluate statements based on their impact on reasonable individuals, rather than hypersensitive interpretations.
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) aims to grant citizenship to religious minorities from neighboring countries who have settled in India and lack proper documentation. It introduced religion as a criteria for Indian citizenship for the first time, sparking nationwide protests and criticism for discriminating against Muslims. The act is set to come into effect soon, despite ongoing controversy.
The Calcutta High Court granted the BJP a conditional two-day sit-in protest at Kolkata’s Gandhi statue, following police denial. BJP sought permission for three days but was limited to two, with a 150-person limit and no loudspeakers. The protest is in response to the Sandeshkhali incident, involving state police refusal and subsequent court intervention.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has declared a day of protest in response to a farmer’s death during the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march. Meanwhile, Haryana’s Advocate General has instructed law officers to attend court, opposing the bar association’s decision. The deceased farmer’s death has sparked allegations of police involvement, prompting a request for a judicial inquiry.
Farmers from Punjab commenced the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press for their demands, including legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price for crops. Chief Justice Chandrachud assured to accommodate lawyers affected by the traffic caused by the protests. The extensive security measures and heightened traffic restrictions have caused significant disruptions in the region.