Today, On 11th July, In the alleged deportation of minors to Bangladesh, the Calcutta High Court has directed the Union Home Ministry to submit a report. West Bengal’s Chief Secretary must also coordinate with Delhi officials and report by Wednesday.
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Today, On 15th October, the Supreme Court of India criticized the recruitment of civic police volunteers in West Bengal, raising concerns about political influence in law enforcement. The court sought comprehensive details from the state regarding these volunteers, their qualifications, and deployment, amid ongoing investigations into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
On Thursday(2nd May), The Calcutta High Court warned the West Bengal Chief Secretary for delaying prosecution sanction in the school jobs for cash scam case, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow response and highlighting the urgency of the situation. The court indicated its authority to supervise proceedings and raised concerns about potential abuse of power and manipulation of the justice system.
Today, 2nd May, The Calcutta High Court expressed serious concerns over delays in granting sanctions to prosecute individuals accused in the school jobs case. It emphasized the need for timely decisions to ensure efficient justice delivery and accountability. The court criticized the wilful delays and highlighted the potential for obstruction of the trial process, indicating a lack of institutional support for a fair trial.
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.
On Wednesday(3rd April), The Calcutta High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed report from Chief Secretary BP Gopalika concerning the prosecution of officials involved in the School Jobs for Cash Scam. The court set a deadline for the report’s submission and emphasized the urgency due to the prolonged detention of undertrials. Notable political figures are implicated in the scandal.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the state’s chief secretary to expedite prosecution sanction for individuals involved in the West Bengal school job scam, including former minister Partha Chatterjee. The directive aims to address prolonged undertrial detention and prevent erosion of public confidence in the administration, emphasizing the need for timely decisions.