In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
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The Supreme Court has expedited the trial of TMC leader Partha Chatterjee in a recruitment scam, setting February 1, 2025, as the bail deadline, with potential for earlier release if proceedings hasten. Chatterjee, arrested for alleged job appointment irregularities, must refrain from public office during bail. The case underscores a push for timely justice.
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Today, On 2nd December, the Supreme Court adjourned Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea regarding the cash-for-jobs scam. Facing serious corruption charges, Chatterjee’s hearing was postponed to review custody details. His legal team highlighted his prolonged imprisonment and age. The court acknowledged the severity of the allegations and the ongoing investigations.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asserted that the judiciary’s primary role is to evaluate laws for constitutionality, not to act as the Opposition, countering Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. He emphasized the importance of respecting the functions of democratic institutions and clarified that social visits to judges’ homes do not compromise judicial independence.
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The Supreme Court Today (Oct 1) directed a Kolkata special court to expeditiously dispose of a bail plea of Trinamool Congress (TMC) youth wing leader Kuntal Ghosh in connection with a money-laundering case related to the school jobs for cash scam in West Bengal. Ghosh had moved the top court opposing a fresh hearing of his bail plea by a new judge despite substantial hearings having taken place earlier.
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CJI DY Chandrachud Today (Sept 9) asked a lawyer to lower his voice and asked if he was addressing the judges or the gallery outside the court. The three-judge bench, also comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice JB Pardiwala, was hearing the Kolkata RG Kar doctor’s rape and murder case that has shaken the nation. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal said he had videos and photographs to show that the lawyer was throwing stones at a protest.
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The West Bengal government Today (Aug 31) moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Sayan Lahiri of Chhatra Samaj, who was arrested in connection with the Nabanna Abhijan violence. Mamata Banerjee-led govt has sought a stay on the high court’s decision. The matter is expected to be mentioned before the Supreme Court on Monday for urgent listing
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to amend laws for death penalty for rapists, threatening protest if the governor delays approval. She urges doctors to end strike, criticizes BJP for exploiting a rape-murder case for political gain. The case involves a doctor’s brutal assault and murder, sparking national outrage and a CBI investigation.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of a Kolkata medic to resume work and directed no coercive action against them.
The court said judges and doctors cannot go on a strike since they deal with matters involving life and liberty. “Justice and medicine cannot afford to be stopped. Can we (judges) go and sit outside the Supreme Court now?” the bench headed by CJI Chandrachud asked.