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Bengal primary teachers' recruitment case: First hearing by HC's new division bench on April 28
Kolkata, April 21: The first hearing in the case of irregularities in primary teachers' appointment made by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) will be held by a new division bench of the Calcutta High Court on April 28.
Murshidabad violence: Suvendu Adhikari sees silver lining in Calcutta HC's observations on NIA probe
Kolkata, April 18: Although a special division bench of the Calcutta High Court refrained from giving a direct order for National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into Murshidabad violence, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has found a silver lining in the court’s observation.
Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC forms 3-member panel for rehabilitation of displaced people
Kolkata, April 18: The Calcutta High Court has directed the formation of a three-member committee for the identification and rehabilitation of people displaced by the violence which took place during the protests over the Waqf Act in Murshidabad district.
Murshidabad violence: Net services restored in several places, prohibitory orders continue
Kolkata, April 16: The situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad of West Bengal, which has been on the boil since last week after protests against the newly-promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Bill turned violent, has moved one more step forward towards normalcy with the Internet services being restored in most parts of the district.
Situation fully under control: West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar on Murshidabad violence
Murshidabad, April 13: Days after violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad, DGP Rajeev Kumar said that the "situation is under control."
Bengal govt's measures to control unrest in Murshidabad not adequate: Calcutta HC
Kolkata, April 13: The measures, taken by the West Bengal government to control communal unrest in Murshidabad district during the last few days over protests against the newly promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent, were not adequate, observed a special division bench of Calcutta High Court while ordering Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in the district till April 17.
High Court turns down plea for Hanuman Jayanti rally at Kolkata's Red Road
Kolkata, April 12: First a single-judge bench and then a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, turned down the plea by a group, Hindu Sewa Dal, to conduct a rally on Red Road in Central Kolkata on April 12 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Calcutta HC grants Bengal LoP to conduct Hanuman Jayanti rally on April 12
Kolkata, April 10: A single judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, has given permission to the leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari to conduct a rally in Kolkata on April 12 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Calcutta HC's new bench to hear on irregularities in recruitment of 32,000 primary teachers
Kolkata, April 8: Calcutta High Court's new division bench, headed by Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, will hear the case on irregularities in recruitment of primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal.
Conspiracy going on to destroy education system CM Mamata Banerjee meets teachers
Kolkata, April 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court order to cancel the appointment of over 25,000 staff in Bengal schools by the School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016 and alleged that there is a "conspiracy" going on to destroy the education system.
Delhi HC Bar honours Justice DK Sharma as he moves to Calcutta HC
New Delhi, April 4: Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma bid farewell to the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) during a special event, expressing his excitement about taking on his new role at the Calcutta High Court following his transfer.
'Tainted beyond resolution': SC upholds cancellation of over 25K appointments made in Bengal schools in 2016
New Delhi, April 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court's order cancelling 25,753 appointments in teaching and non-teaching posts made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.
BJP, CPI-M trying to ensure collapse of education system in Bengal: CM Mamata
Kolkata, April 3: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) are trying to get the entire education system in the state collapsed.
VHP approaches Calcutta HC seeking permission to organise Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Bankura
Kolkata, April 2: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to conduct a procession at Saltora in the tribal-dominated Bankura district on the occasion of Ram Navami on April 6.
Communal tension continues in Bengal's Mothabari, 57 arrested
Kolkata, March 30: Tension continued in Mothabari in West Bengal's Malda district, where communal attacks took place last week. The state police have claimed to have made 57 arrests in this connection so far.
Calcutta HC bars inviting political person for any event at Jadavpur University
Kolkata, March 27: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday barred inviting any political personality to any event or seminar at Kolkata's iconic Jadavpur University.
Will move Calcutta HC over govt's attempt to mislead SC on OBC reservation: Bengal LoP
Kolkata, March 26: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday claimed that he will move the Calcutta High Court against the state government, highlighting the attempts to mislead the Supreme Court (SC) on the pretext of a fresh survey to identify the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Calcutta HC moved for CAPF deployment in cooperative bank poll
Kolkata, March 25: A plea was filed in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday seeking central armed paramilitary force (CAPF) deployment for the polls to a cooperative bank in West Bengal.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi takes oath as SC judge
New Delhi, March 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Joymalya Bagch as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Calcutta HC issues Rule of Contempt against 21 advocates for 'harassing' judge
Kolkata, March 10: A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, issued a “Rule of Contempt” against 21 advocates, including a public prosecutor, for allegedly harassing an additional judge of a district court in Kolkata.
Centre clears elevation of Calcutta HC's Justice Joymalya Bagchi to apex court
New Delhi, March 10: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the apex court.
Governor-CM tussle in court not desirable, says Calcutta HC
Kolkata, March 6: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday orally observed a legal tussle between the Governor and the Chief Minister of any state is not desirable.
Provocative statement: Calcutta HC puts interim stay on probe against Mithun Chakraborty
Kolkata, March 4: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, put an interim stay on any kind of police investigation against BJP leader and superstar Mithun Chakraborty in a case registered against him by Kolkata Police accusing him of making communally sensitive statements at a public programme.
ASI told to be party in case of negligence in protection of Siraj-ud-Daulah's property
Kolkata, Feb 27: A division bench of the Calcutta High Court headed by Chief Justice T.S, on Thursday, directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to be a party in a public interest litigation accusing the West Bengal of being reluctant in protecting the property of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of the then undivided Bengal.
Hearings conducted in Bengali at Calcutta HC bench to mark International Mother Language Day
Kolkata, Feb 21: Most of the hearings on Friday at Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Biswasjit Basu were conducted entirely in Bengali as a mark of respect to the International Mother Language Day.
HC summons Bengal Home Secy over govt's 'non-cooperation' with panel on chit funds
Kolkata, Feb 13: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday summoned West Bengal Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to be present in the court next week and clarify the state government's points in a case related to the state's alleged non-cooperation with a committee formed to ensure compensation for the victims losing money after investing in the deposit schemes of chit fund entities in the state.
Calcutta HC directs Bengal govt to form 'review team' on safety of women at workplace
Kolkata, Feb 13: A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, directed the West Bengal government to form a “review team” on the safety of women at the workplace especially those engaged in night duty.
Calcutta HC warns Bengal Police of summoning CAPF for demolition if it fails
Kolkata, Feb 10: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday cautioned the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) about the possibility of summoning Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to demolish illegal construction in the city if the municipal authorities fail to do so with the assistance of state police.
Complaints against West Bengal Medical Council on illegal honorarium payment
Kolkata, Jan 31: The West Bengal Medical Council is facing criticism from representatives of the medical fraternity on various issues. The council was recently accused of targeting a couple of junior doctors who had been at the forefront of the protests against the R.G.
Calcutta HC grants protection to suspended doctor in expired saline case
Kolkata, Jan 28: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, granted protection against coercive police action to suspended junior doctor Pallabi Bandopadhyay in the expired saline case in which a woman and a new-born died early this month.
HC denies permission to VHP for stall at Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Jan 24: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for allotment of a stall at the forthcoming Kolkata International Book Fair this year which will be organised by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild.
RG Kar case: CBI approaches Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict
Kolkata, Jan 22: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a petition at the Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the case of ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor on the premises of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata last year in August.
West Bengal govt moves to Calcutta HC, demands capital punishment for accused in RG Kar case
Kolkata, January 21: The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved to the Calcutta High Court demanding capital punishment for the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, against the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court order giving life imprisonment.
Calcutta HC allows Suvendu Adhikari to hold protest against commercial use of zoo land
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, upheld the earlier order of the single-judge bench of the same court permitting the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, to conduct a protest rally in Kolkata on Friday against the alleged use of land within the iconic zoological garden at Alipore for commercial purposes.