Governor CV Ananda Bose has announced he will seek the Supreme Court’s clarification on whether the chancellor or the state government holds ultimate authority over West Bengal’s state universities. The move follows a tense standoff and VC absences at Raj Bhavan.
Justice Alok Aradhe was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on January 13, succeeding Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, who is now the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The oath ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, attended by various dignitaries. Justice Aradhe has a distinguished legal career and initiated transparency reforms in his previous role.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging for stricter laws and swift justice in crimes against women, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. She criticized the Ministry for Women’s response as insufficient and emphasized the need for fast-track courts and stringent legislation.
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Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer announced plans to challenge the Calcutta High Court’s restraining order against the Chief Minister. The issue arose after Governor Bose filed a defamation case against Banerjee on June 28. Calcutta: After the Calcutta High Court‘s ruling to prohibit West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from making ‘defamatory‘ remarks against Governor C.V. Ananda […]
Governor CV Anand Bose filed a defamation case against the Chief Minister of the state, Mamata Banerjee, in Calcutta High Court. The case was heard today(on 15th July) in the bench of Justice Krishna Rao. Calcutta High Court kept the interim order pending after the question and answer of both parties in the hearing.
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The West Bengal government challenged the Governor’s withholding of assent for eight bills in the Supreme Court, citing it as a violation of the Constitution and an impediment to governance and welfare. Tensions between the government and the Governor have escalated, leading to a defamation case and legal action to uphold constitutional provisions.
Today(on 3rd July), The Calcutta High Court will hear West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose’s defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The suit, filed on June 28, resulted from controversial remarks made by Banerjee, centering around alleged incidents at Raj Bhavan. This case has drawn substantial public and media attention, highlighting the complex interplay between constitutional immunity and legal redress.
Yesterday, On 29th June, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, refuting her allegations of unsafe activities at Raj Bhavan. Similar suits were also filed against TMC leaders. The conflict has drawn criticism from political leaders for damaging the state’s reputation. The outcome carries implications for political discourse in West Bengal.
Today, On 14th June, The Calcutta High Court allowed Suvendu Adhikari and post-poll violence victims to visit Raj Bhavan after their initial entry was impeded by police. The court questioned the governor’s “house arrest” status and directed Adhikari to seek permission for the visit. Allegations and denials were presented, and the court ordered a fresh request for the visit.