The Supreme Court is set to review the Bengal Government’s plea regarding the cancellation of 25,753 school job appointments by the Calcutta High Court. The decision holds significance for job seekers and reflects ongoing legal debates on employment matters in the region. The Court also instructed the CBI to refrain from coercive action against state officials pending further hearings.
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Today, 2nd May, The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s remarks on female adolescent sexual urges, emphasizing the need for sensitivity. It directed the West Bengal government to support minor rape survivors. Justices highlighted the importance of supporting survivors in nurturing environments, despite societal challenges. They also stressed the necessity for rigorous enforcement of the POCSO Act.
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Today(on 2nd May), the CBI conducted an inquiry into land appropriation accusations against Trinamool Congress’s Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali. Locals accused him and his associates of land seizure and mistreatment of women. The CBI also issued notices to individuals associated with him regarding an attack on the Enforcement Directorate. The Calcutta High Court instructed the state to aid in the investigation.
Today (1st May): The Supreme Court emphasized the misunderstanding of judicial workload by critics who question court vacations. Justices highlighted their dedication, including working on weekends, and the necessity to draft judgments during vacations. The court also addressed the importance of vacations for drafting lengthy judgments and handling heavy caseloads, countering criticism.
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Today, 1st May, The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge against CBI investigations, addressing the issue of private properties as “material resources of the community.” The case may shape future legal precedents and raises questions about the CBI’s authority. Scheduling conflicts have led to the hearing being rescheduled for Thursday before the summer recess.
Today (29th April): The Supreme Court granted a stay on the Calcutta High Court order directing the CBI to investigate the West Bengal government’s involvement in a teacher recruitment scam. The Court questioned the cancellation of 23,000 appointments and temporarily halted the CBI’s further investigations. The matter will be heard in detail on May 6.Several individuals are in custody for their alleged involvement in the scam.
NEW DELHI: Today (April 29): The Supreme Court postponed the hearing of the State of West Bengal’s Special Leave Petition (SLP), which challenges the High Court’s order for a CBI investigation into alleged sexual assault, violence, and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The adjournment was granted at the request of the state’s counsel, with the court instructing that the petition’s pendency should not be exploited to prolong proceedings in the Calcutta High Court.
Today (29th April): The BJP candidate for the Birbhum Lok Sabha seat, Debasish Dhar, has challenged the cancellation of his nomination in the Supreme Court. The cancellation was due to the absence of a no-objection certificate from the West Bengal government. The urgency stems from the imminent elections, with an alternative candidate named as a precaution.
Today, 26th April,The West Bengal government challenges a CBI inquiry into the Sandeshkhali violence, arguing that the state is effectively investigating. This intensifies the conflict over jurisdiction in criminal investigations between state and central agencies. The Calcutta High Court had granted CBI permission to investigate the case involving allegations against Trinamool Congress leaders. The dispute has led to raids and arrests in the region, with ongoing tensions and protests.