Today,15th April, The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension for the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to respond to the petition filed by West Bengal bureaucrats challenging their summons by the privileges committee. The court also suspended the notices issued by the committee. This comes after BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s attempt to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, questioning his free speech rights.
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Kolkata: Today (10th April): The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into alleged crimes against women and forcible land grabs in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The court will closely monitor the investigation, specifically addressing the illegal conversion of agricultural land for pisciculture, amid concerns about safety and environmental violations in the region.
The Calcutta High Court today(on 5th April) has ordered an NIA investigation into the deaths of BJP activists during pre-2023 election violence in West Bengal. The involvement of Trinamul Congress is under scrutiny. Justice Jay Sengupta directed the central government to transfer the investigation within 15 days and submit a compliance report by April 25.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (4th April) condemned the violence in Sandeshkhali as “extremely shameful,” and held the Trinamool Congress-led government responsible for citizen safety amid allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault. The court emphasized the government’s moral responsibility and discussed the need for a comprehensive inquiry, possibly by the CBI, to address systemic deficiencies.
Today (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay formally resigned from the Calcutta High Court on March 5, 2024, and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. His disillusionment with the TMC-led administration in West Bengal led to his decision. This rare transition from a high court judge to a political figure was confirmed by the Union Law Ministry.
On sunday (17th March): The Election Commission of India disclosed details about electoral bonds, revealing significant financial flows to political parties. The data lacks donor identities, maintaining anonymity in political funding. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling challenges the secrecy of the scheme and advocates for more transparency in political party funding, sparking discussions about regulation.
Today(On 12th March), The Calcutta High Court dismissed Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s anticipatory bail plea in the PDS scandal, upholding the integrity of the investigation. The decision highlights the court’s commitment to transparency and justice in combating corruption within the public distribution system. The case involves significant individuals and has sparked widespread interest.
WBIDC has taken legal action to contest an arbitral award granted to Tata Motors in the Singur case, where Tata Motors received compensation of nearly Rs 1,400 crore for expenses related to the defunct Singur small car factory. The appeals, filed under Sections 34 and 36 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 before the […]
The Trinamool Congress dominates the Calcutta High Court Bar Association elections, winning 10 out of 15 seats. Ashok Kumar Dhandania is the front-runner for president. However, the BJP makes substantial gains, clinching five seats and securing the position of general secretary. There’s ongoing suspense as a High Court case may affect the final results.