Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari faced police obstruction while attempting to visit troubled Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district. Despite Calcutta High Court’s permission, the police stopped his entry, prompting Adhikari to express intent to take legal action. The area has seen protests over alleged sexual atrocities and land grab, with the government challenging the court’s decision.
The Calcutta High Court granted BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari permission to visit Sandeshkhali amidst protests, cautioning against provocative speeches. Prohibitory orders were addressed, but a PIL for women’s protection was denied an urgent hearing. Adhikari plans to meet victims’ families, criticizing the Chief Minister for alleged inaction. NCW chair Rekha Sharma also raised concerns.
A petition filed at Calcutta High Court on February 16 demands Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, due to escalating tensions following allegations of sexual harassment. The division bench has accepted the petition and scheduled a hearing for February 19. The demand for CAPF deployment was initially raised by the state BJP unit.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a petition for a court-monitored CBI or SIT investigation into the unrest in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village. The PIL, filed a day prior, requests compensation for victims, action against police officials, and a probe and trial outside the state. The village has seen protests over alleged sexual abuse by a local TMC leader.
More than 250 advocates have requested an apology from Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court following insults directed at the Advocate General during a court session. The Supreme Court has intervened, transferring the case involving a caste certificate scam to itself. This highlights concerns about judicial conduct and the need for maintaining dignity and respect in the judicial process.
The Supreme Court of India intervened in a case regarding the recruitment of primary school teachers in West Bengal, leading to a stay on proceedings before Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court. The case involves multiple rounds of litigation and raises complex issues within the Indian judicial system, particularly related to public recruitment and legal oversight.
The Supreme Court of India took a decisive step in addressing a judicial conflict within the Calcutta High Court by transferring a case involving fraudulent caste certificates to itself. The conflict arose from divergent orders issued by two justices. The Supreme Court refrained from commenting on the clash and stressed the importance of maintaining the dignity of the High Court.
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in a legal dispute between judges at the Calcutta High Court, issuing a stay on a CBI probe order. The controversy originated from a petition highlighting fake caste certificates in West Bengal. The apex court’s intervention highlights the complexities of judicial processes and the need to maintain procedural integrity.
The CBI has summoned lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai in the probe against former TMC MP Mahua Moitra over corruption allegations. Dehadrai accused Moitra of accepting bribes in return for raising questions in Parliament, adding a new dimension to the case. Moitra’s expulsion from the Lok Sabha and legal challenge to it further complicate the situation.
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission to the Indian Secular Front (ISF) to hold a rally at Victoria House, Kolkata, under strict conditions. State’s challenge on this order is now with the division bench. The decision balances public safety, democratic principles, and historical significance of the venue, adding complexity to the case.