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High Court in West Bengal, India
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The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located at Esplanade Row West, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court building's design is somewhat based on the Lakenhal in Ypres in Flanders, Belgium.
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SC supersedes Calcatta HC on CBI probe, forms SIT: 'Giving probes routinely to investigating agency burdens it, saps police morale'The Supreme Court formed a three-member SIT to investigate allegations of custodial torture of two women arrested for protesting against the R G Kar hospital rape-murder and allegedly threatening an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Calcutta HC asks West Bengal cops to 'take over' mosque after 1 killed in clashesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Freedom of expression is not licence to abuse, says HC, but shuns gag orderThe Calcutta High Court, while refusing to impose a gag order on a former BJP leader, emphasized that freedom of expression doesn't permit abuse or incite violence. The court, hearing the leader's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Lady Macbeth of Bengal': Governor CV Ananda Bose to 'socially boycott' Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose announced he will socially boycott Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, refusing to share any stage or attend meetings with her. He expressed disappointment over the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC overturns controversial Calcutta HC ruling asking girls to 'control sexual urges'SC restored the conviction of the man who was acquitted by the high court for raping a minor girl with whom he had a 'romantic affair'.DNA - Published | |
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Calcutta HC raps West Bengal govt over vandalism at hospital, says, 'failure of...'The court has transferred the investigation into the death of the trainee doctor to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from the Kolkata PoliceDNA - Published | |
Doctor rape-murder case: Kolkata HC transfers probe to CBI, Bengal state healthcare remains in...The direction was passed in the wake of a petition moved by the victim's parents praying for a court-monitored probe and multiple other PILs seeking probe transfer to the CBI.DNA - Published | |
Kolkata rape-murder case: HC directs ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College to take leave amid reappointment disputeThe Chief Justice division bench of the Calcutta HC was considering several PILs in the matter on Tuesday. During the hearing, the Chief Justice questioned the appointment of the former principal.DNA - Published | |
Calcutta HC restrains West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee from making defamatory remarks against GovernorWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three others from making any defamatory or incorrect statement against Governor CV Ananda Bose in an interim order till August 14.DNA - Published | |
TMC snatched rights of OBCs to facilitate its appeasement politics, 'vote jihad': PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flayed the TMC government in West Bengal for "snatching the rights of OBC youths" to facilitate its appeasement politics and âvote jihadâ. Addressing an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After Calcutta HC's order, Rajasthan government plans to review 14 Muslim groups on OBC listCampaigning in Lucknow, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma accused INDIA bloc, constituent TMC and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of "crossing all limits of appeasement and committing a grave sin" by giving..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Yogi welcomes Calcutta HC verdict on OBC-Muslim quota, says it was unconstitutionalIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Mamata Banerjee's govt taking forward appeasement unconstitutionally': JP Nadda after Calcutta HC order scrapping OBC certificatesIndiaTimes - Published | Calcutta HC order slap in face of those indulged in vote bank politics: Chhattisgarh CMIndiaTimes - Published |
Calcutta HC scraps Bengal OBC listings post-2010 for 'breach of norms'IndiaTimes - Published | Calcutta HC junks BJP's appeal against order on adsIndiaTimes - Published |
Ex-judge moves HC, seeks probe into EC commentsFormer Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay files petition against Election Commission in HC, demanding central agency probe into unwarranted comments. EC criticized him, he claims violation of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP's verdict', won't accept it, says Mamata about HC orderCalcutta HC's order invalidating OBC categorisations in Bengal since 2010 termed 'BJP's verdict' by CM Mamata Banerjee. She vows to appeal in Supreme Court to continue OBC reservation.IndiaTimes - Published |
Calcutta HC cancels all OBC certificates issued since 2010, says services of...HC scraps OBC status of several classes in Bengal; benefits obtained already not to be affected (Eds: Adding new third para) Kolkata, May 22 (PTI) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday struck down the..DNA - Published | Calcutta HC cancels OBC certificates issued after 2010, Mamata says 'will not accept'The court junked the OBC status of several classes finding such reservations under an Act of 2012 to vacancies in services and posts in the state illegal. Reacting sharply to this, chief minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
Calcutta HC slams EC for inaction over 'slanderous' BJP adsIndiaTimes - Published | Am an RSS member, ready to return to fold: Calcutta HC judgeIn a significant farewell speech, Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash of Calcutta HC revealed his RSS membership after 37 years, expressing willingness to work with the organization again. The resignation of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Remarks on Didi âbeyond dignityâ, says EC, sends notice to ex-judgeFormer Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay faces show-cause from Election Commission for improper remarks about Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a campaign rally, amid Trinamool Congress's plea for..IndiaTimes - Published | Sandeshkhali woman moves SC, seeks probe into incidentsA woman from Sandeshkhali has moved the Supreme Court for a court-monitored probe into the recent incidents including sting videos and rape complaints. The petition requested an immediate hearing..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJPâs Ganguly moves HC over murder-bid caseAbhijit Ganguly, former judge of the Calcutta High Court and BJP candidate for Tamluk, filed a petition in the High Court to dismiss the attempt to murder charge against him. The charge stemmed from a..IndiaTimes - Published | HC gags TMC MLA on demographicsCalcutta HC restricts Trinamool MLA Kabir from discussing demographics. EC issues notice for MCC breach post clashes. NIA starts preliminary inquiry. Kabir to respond by May 13. Hearing on June 13 for..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC stays Calcutta HC order cancelling jobs of over 25000 teachers, others in West BengalThe state government had challenged the Calcutta High Court order, saying it cancelled the appointments "arbitrarily".DNA - Published | WB recruitment scam: SC stays Calcutta HC order invalidating appointment of over 25k teachers, non-teaching staff in schoolsThe Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Calcutta High Court's decision nullifying the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and staff by the state's School Service Commission. The bench allowed the CBI..IndiaTimes - Published |
'TMC has made Hindus second-class citizens in Bengal': PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee for appeasement politicsPM Modi criticizes TMC for mistreating Hindus, corruption, and appeasement in Bengal. He addresses various issues including Sandeshkhali apathy, CBI ammunition seizure, School Service Commission scam,..IndiaTimes - Published | TMC leader Kunal Ghosh alleges party's involvement in teachers recruitment scamKunal Ghosh accuses TMC of being aware of teachers recruitment scam pre-2021 polls. Partha Chatterjee's shift due to corruption info. Chatterjee apprehended for SSC scam. CBI arrests TMC leaders...IndiaTimes - Published |
Relief for WB mantris but SC refuses to stay HC order to sack 25,000 teachersOn Monday, the Supreme Court did not halt the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate the appointment of over 25,000 teachers in West Bengal. However, it did prevent the CBI from conducting..IndiaTimes - Published | Calcutta HC junks Abhijit Ganguly order for damages to BJP netaâs kinCalcutta HC on Monday set aside an order by former judge Abhijit Ganguly that fined Egra sub-divisional police officer Rs 5 lakh for allegedly âharassingâ Krishnendu Adhikari, the elder brother of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Do you want to protect accused in Sandeshkhali case: SC to BengalOn Monday, the Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government for challenging the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into allegations of land grab, sexual assault, and violence in..IndiaTimes - Published | Sandeshkhali case: SC questions Bengal govt's move to challenge HC order directing CBI probeThe Supreme Court on Sunday questioned the West Bengal government's determination to challenge the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into claims of land grabbing and sexual assault in..IndiaTimes - Published |
West Bengal govt goes to SC, says Calcutta HCâs jobs scam order will paralyse schoolsIndiaTimes - Published | People who cannot maintain peace donât deserve polls: Calcutta high courtThe Calcutta HC firmly stated on Tuesday that individuals incapable of upholding peace throughout a six-hour celebration do not merit elected representation. This declaration came amidst the court's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cash-for-jobs: Calcutta HC scraps all but one of 25,758 school hirings in BengalOn Monday, the Calcutta High Court invalidated nearly all of the 25,758 appointments made by Bengal's School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016, except for one, and instructed approximately 1,600 of..IndiaTimes - Published | Suraj & Tanaya: Bengal proposes new names for lions Akbar, SitaState govt suggests renaming lions Akbar and Sita to Suraj and Tanaya, following objections from right-wingers. Calcutta HC's Jalpaiguri circuit bench advises avoiding controversial names. VHP opposes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Calcutta HC to CBI: Probe plaints of crimes against women, land grab in SandeshkhaliCalcutta HC orders CBI probe into crimes in Sandeshkhali, including former TMC leader Shahjahan's case. CBI to investigate complaints, set up portal, and conduct thorough inspections as court monitors..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA staff get high court interim relief against arrest by Bengal copsCalcutta HC granted interim protection to NIA officers facing charges over 2022 blast suspects' arrests in Bengal until April 29. HC directed responses from state and NIA on FIRs, permitted digital..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women, land grabbingThe court also directed CBI to submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of the hearing.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | High court: Shameful if even one Sandeshkhali plaint trueCalcutta High Court expressed concern over Sandeshkhali sexual harassment allegations during a PIL hearing, warning Bengal's credibility as the 'safest state for women'. Advocate Priyanka Tibrewal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kangana, Calcutta High Court ex-judge, Sita Soren, Jitin Prasada in BJP 5th listWith BJP basking in the glory of fulfilling one of its oldest promises of building Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Arun Govil, an actor who played Lord Ram in the popular âRamayanâ serial, is in the list of..IndiaTimes - Published | Sandeshkhali row: SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order directing CBI probeA bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, however, ordered expunging certain remarks and observations made against the state government and the police in the March 5 order of the high court.DNA - Published |
Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI after Calcutta HC's orderThe CBI team arrived at Bhabani Bhaban Police Headquarters in Kolkata to take custody of Sheikh Shahjahan.DNA - Published | Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC directs Bengal govt to hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI by 4:15 pmThe Bengal government earlier refused to hand over custody of Shahjahan to the CBI despite a Calcutta High Court order Tuesday to the police's criminal investigation department, or CID.DNA - Published |
Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC says no stay on arrest of TMC leader Shahjahan SheikhTMC leader Shajahan Sheikh is accused of atrocities in Sandeshkhali.DNA - Published | 'Ashamed, sorry' for judges' row, says Calcutta HC chief justiceChief Justice T S Sivagnanam of Calcutta high court said on Tuesday that he was "ashamed and sorry" for "an untoward situation" last week involving two benches and Bengal's advocate general. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Calcutta HC judges differed on proceedings in teacher recruitment scam too, SC stepped inThe controversy between two judges of the Calcutta high court extends beyond the fake caste certificate scam. It also involves a hearing related to the teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court transfers to itself Calcutta HC proceedings in caste certificate scamAiming to curb possible escalation of sparring between Calcutta HC judges, the Supreme Court on Monday shifted to itself all proceedings before HC on caste certificate scam in admissions to West Bengal..IndiaTimes - Published |
