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.
Calcutta HC mandates immediate rehabilitation by West Bengal government for victims of Garden Reach building collapse, led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam, highlighting urgent state action and upcoming PIL hearing on April 4. KOLKATA: Today(on 21st March), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the West Bengal government to provide immediate rehabilitation to the individuals […]
The Calcutta High Court Today ordered the investigation of an assault on ED officials in Sandeshkhali to be transferred from the West Bengal Police to the CBI. The court also instructed that the custody of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, arrested in connection with the incident, be handed over to the central agency. Separate appeals by the ED and the West Bengal government indicate a critical moment in the state’s legal and political landscape, with implications for future collaborations or confrontations between state and central law enforcement agencies in India.
The Calcutta High Court urged West Bengal to reconsider the names of lions Sita and Akbar at Bengal Safari Park, stating Sita’s reverence and Akbar’s secular accomplishments. The court disapproved of naming animals after religious or revered figures, suggesting a non-controversial renaming. The case has been reclassified as a Public Interest Litigation for further review. (Word count: 50)
Today, the Supreme Court declined an urgent listing for West Bengal’s lawsuit against the CBI’s investigation into post-poll violence cases. The state government accuses the CBI of operating without required state approval. This legal dispute highlights the delicate balance between state and federal powers and the Supreme Court’s commitment to due process.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the decision to allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to conduct its rally in Kolkata on November 29, featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the main speaker. This decision came after a division bench, led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, dismissed an appeal by […]
West Bengal Government Addresses Independence Day Violence Rumors in Calcutta High Court In light of the recent controversies surrounding alleged incidents of the national flag’s desecration during Independence Day celebrations, the West Bengal government presented its stance in the Calcutta High Court. Advocate General SN Mookerjee, representing the state, sought to dispel the circulating rumors […]
