Today(on 26th April), The Calcutta High Court has directed the NIA to investigate the recent clashes in Murshidabad during Ram Navami, considering transferring the case to the central agency. The court’s decision follows a report detailing the use of explosives and weaponry, and it has set a deadline for the NIA to submit its report by May 10.
Today(on 23rd April), The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, warned about possible invalidation of votes in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha constituencies due to communal unrest during Ram Navami. They suggested the Election Commission consider deferring elections in affected districts and directed the state police to provide a report on the clashes. The next hearing is on April 26.