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The Calcutta High Court denied bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, in a financial irregularities case and directed him to approach the lower court. Concurrently, the CBI is investigating Ghosh for the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor amidst ongoing probes into multiple irregularities at the institution.
The West Bengal assembly today unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita’ bill, making it the first state to amend central laws related to rape, gang-rape, and sexual crimes against children. The bill mandates the death penalty for those convicted of rape resulting in death or leaving the victim in a vegetative state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated it to a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered. She emphasized the need for social reforms to prevent such crimes and urged the opposition to ensure the bill’s quick implementation.
The Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on the investigation into 47 FIRs against BJP workers in West Bengal. The court directed the state government to address claims of malafide intentions behind the FIRs, stating that the preliminary investigation should have concluded by now, making further police probe unnecessary at this stage. The petitioners allege political motivation and seek the quashing or transfer of the investigation. The state refutes the allegations and assures a fair investigation.
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.
Yesterday, On 12th June, The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central forces in West Bengal until June 21 to address post-election violence concerns. The state government must provide a report on measures taken by June 14. The court emphasized cooperation between state police and central forces and scheduled a next hearing for June 18. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the order.
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Today, On 10th June, Suvendu Adhikari, a BJP leader approached the Calcutta High Court to address the post-poll violence in West Bengal, seeking protection for victims. Alleging attacks orchestrated by the ruling party, TMC, he demands a neutral investigation by the CBI or another independent agency. The court has scheduled hearings on Adhikari’s and another lawyer’s petitions.
On Tuesday(4th June), Former Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay secures victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Tamluk constituency, West Bengal, on BJP ticket, with 7,65,584 votes. He surpasses his closest rival from Trinamool Congress by 77,733 votes, as per Election Commission of India records.
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.