The Supreme Court intervened by halting notices issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat after a BJP MP filed a complaint of “misconduct” against West Bengal officials. The complaint stemmed from clashes between BJP workers, police, and Sandeshkhali residents. The Court stayed the notices and summoned responses within four weeks, suspending proceedings in the lower House panel.
The Supreme Court has directed the inclusion of a woman judicial officer in committees overseeing women inmates in each West Bengal district. This decision follows concerns about women’s jail conditions, including high pregnancy rates and children living in jails. The expansion aims to enhance women prisoners’ safety and conditions, with a focus on prison reforms.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings in West Bengal following a petition from the CBI citing concerns over witness and counsel safety. The state government and parties involved must respond, and the DGP is instructed to ensure compliance. The CBI had previously filed complaints about post-election violence, leading to the High Court’s decision to initiate an investigation.
The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants. The […]
In a significant development, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court has underscored the urgent need for establishing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) police stations in West Bengal. This statement comes in the wake of increasing allegations of corruption and non-cooperation from the state government in ongoing investigations. Also read-Calcutta Bar Association Boycotts Justice […]
In a significant move to enhance the technological capabilities of the judiciary, the Calcutta High Court has distributed 1,000 new laptops to judicial officers in West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The distribution ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, along with members of the High Court Computer Committee, including Justice […]
Calcutta High Court Expresses Concern Over Special CBI Judge’s Actions in West Bengal Recruitment Scam In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has voiced its concerns over the actions of a special CBI judge involved in the West Bengal recruitment scam case. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay expressed his exasperation, stating, “I am told by the […]
Supreme Court Maintains Life Imprisonment Verdict in West Bengal Witchcraft-Related Murder In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the life imprisonment sentence of two individuals involved in a 1993 witchcraft-related murder in Purulia, West Bengal. The apex court’s decision came after a thorough review of the case, where the victim was labeled […]
Calcutta High Court Revisits FIRs Against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari Following Supreme Court’s Directive In a significant turn of events, the Calcutta High Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the registration of FIRs and the initiation of criminal proceedings against BJP’s Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari. This move comes […]
Supreme Court Dismisses West Bengal’s Challenge to CBI Probe in Municipality Recruitment Scam In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to transfer the probe of the alleged municipality recruitment scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the […]
