‘The State Police Have Failed, Cannot Handle Investigation’: Calcutta High Court Demands Report From Police on Vandalism On Durga Puja Pandals

The Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Hiranmoy Bhattacharya, ordered the Police Superintendent to compile a report on incidents of vandalism during Durga Puja, following a plea for an independent investigation. The court emphasized the need for transparency and directed that the report be submitted by November 14.

Calcutta HC Orders WB Govt. to Transfer Daribhit High School Incident Investigation to NIA

Today(on 3rd April), the Calcutta High Court instructed West Bengal to comply with a previous order to transfer the investigation of deaths and injuries at Daribhit High School to the NIA. The Court emphasized urgency and ordered the provision of critical documents to NIA. It also addressed compensation for victims’ families. The state government’s appeal against the order raises complex legal issues.