Today, On 23rd September, the Calcutta High Court criticized West Bengal’s financial grant of Rs 85,000 to Durga Puja organizers as insufficient compared to other expenditures. Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam suggested raising it to Rs 10 lakh due to rising festival costs. The court emphasized accountability in fund utilization and highlighted ongoing financial concerns for marginalized workers.
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The former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, and his associates today have been remanded to judicial custody over financial misconduct and potential links to a recent rape and murder case. The CBI court’s decision follows a broader investigation into the hospital’s irregularities and the victim’s tragic death. Protests continue over the handling of the case.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to address the issue of inadequate restroom facilities in city jails, emphasizing the long waiting times faced by inmates. The court mandated inspection of all jails and ordered necessary repairs and additional toilets within two weeks. Furthermore, the court instructed the authorities to pay inmates minimum wage for cleaning duties and to provide protective gear.