Calcutta High Court
Partition of Debuttar property not partible or transferable in deviation of the line of succession or otherwise.
Calcutta High Court Upholds Non-Transferability of Shebaitship Rights. Court Declares Deed of Transfer Void, Reinforces ...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Accused in Dowry Harassment Case
Conviction under Section 498A IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence and Hostile Witnesses...
Calcutta High Court Directs Compensation for Victims of Manual Scavenging Tragedy
Court Orders State Authorities to Pay Enhanced Compensation and Enforce Safety Measures for Sewer Workers...
Demolition of unauthorised construction - Notices becoming infructuous due to legal stays : Authorities issue fresh notice
Calcutta High Court Orders Fresh Demolition Proceedings for Unauthorised Construction in Kolkata Court mandates Kamarhat...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Right to Higher Pension for Employees of Exempted Establishments
Court Quashes EPFO's Rejection of Higher Pension Applications, Cites Supreme Court Precedent ...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case
Ma Kreeng Construction Pvt. Ltd. and its Directors Ordered to Compensate and Imprisoned for Non-Payment Under Negotiable...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Frivolous Application in Eden Consultancy vs. Kerala State Electronics Case
Court Rules Counterclaims Are Limited to Disputes Between Plaintiffs and Defendants, Not Co-defendants...
Mere possession of counterfeit currency not sufficient to convict; Mens rea or reason to believe the notes are counterfeit required
Larger Bench Rules on Interpretation of Section 489B IPC, Emphasizes Mens Rea, Quantity Irrelevance, and Equal Applicati...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Essential Commodities Act Case
Judgment Cites Misreading of Evidence and Non-Examination of Key Witnesses in the Acquittal of Appellant Dilip Kumar Mon...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Cheque Dishonour in Commercial Dispute
Super Inducto Steels Limited's appeal dismissed; Rs. 6 lakh penalty and imprisonment confirmed under Section 138 of the ...
Calcutta High Court Orders Detailed Report on Autorickshaw Permit Rejection Due to Route Congestion
Regional Transport Authority Directed to Address Autorickshaw Permit Issues Amidst Overlapping Routes and Terminal Conge...
Disqualification due to defection - Subsequent events cannot cure the disqualification
Calcutta High Court Declares Disqualification of MLA Suvendu Adhikari for Defecting to AITC. Court Overturns Speaker's D...
Conviction under Essential Commodities Act - Mens rea must be established
Calcutta High Court Acquits Truck Driver in Essential Commodities Act Case. Cviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence ...
Calcutta High Court Clarifies Presumptions and Burden of Proof in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) Cases
Larger Bench Rules on Interpretation of Section 489B IPC, Emphasizes Mens Rea, Quantity Irrelevance, and Equal Applicati...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Dispensation of Pre-litigation Mediation for Berger Paints
The Court validates urgent interim relief claims, dismissing GPHP Holdings Pvt Ltd's application for revocation under Se...
Mass animal sacrifice at religious events : High Court issues directions
The judgment has been welcomed by animal rights activists and has set a precedent for future cases concerning animal sac...
Rape - Sexual intercourse with a person with whom she was deeply in love, on a promise of marriage : No misconception
The court concluded that the evidence did not convincingly establish the commission of rape and reflected a consensual r...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Registrar's Notice Debarring Retired Employees from Union Office Bearer Positions
The decision is a significant affirmation of the rights of trade union members and office bearers, ensuring that legisla...
Post Mortem : When directions can be issued for a Second Post Mortem
The High Court acknowledged the appellants' concerns, emphasizing that a Constitutional Court can indeed order a second ...
What’s the penalty for transporting goods without a valid e-way bill ?
This judgment sets a precedent for considering the context and reasons for non-compliance in taxation matters, particula...
Electricity tariffs determined under the Electricity Act are binding
The ruling has been hailed as a reinforcement of the regulatory commission's role in tariff determination, ensuring cons...
Patent Law - A computer program per se or algorithms not patentable unless it demonstrates technical advancement
The judgment underscores the rigorous scrutiny applied to computer-related inventions under the Patents Act, reinforcing...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Defamation Prosecution Against Politician for Remarks Against Chief Minister
The case underscores the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the protection of reputations, especially fo...
Dishonour of Cheque - Appellate court's direction to deposit 30 percent of the compensation held reasonable
The ruling provides that if the petitioners deposit the required sum within 60 days, the appellate court would proceed t...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Deportation Order, Directs Repatriation of Indian Citizens from Bangladesh
The court ordered the respondents, including the Union of India and the police authorities, to coordinate with the High ...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Former Education Minister in Recruitment Scam Case
The judgment underscores the delicate balance courts must maintain between individual rights and the demands of the lega...
No Premature Release for Convict in 1993 Kolkata Bomb Blast Case
This decision, while denying Khalid's premature release, allows for future consideration of such pleas by the authoritie...
Copyright of song "Sathi Pauti Bhoga" - Petitioner failed to establish prima facie case of copyright infringement
The judgment highlights the complexities involved in copyright disputes and underscores the importance of adhering to co...
Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.
The judgment underscores the strict interpretation of the NDPS Act's provisions, especially concerning the linkage betwe...
Calcutta High Court Orders Reconsideration of Recruitment Appeal in Central Armed Police Force Case
This ruling highlights the judiciary's commitment to ensuring fairness in recruitment processes, particularly when proce...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Chief Justice's Roster Authority, Dismisses Recall Application
The judgment is a pivotal affirmation of the Chief Justice's role in managing court proceedings, ensuring efficient judi...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Liability of Auction Purchasers for Pre-Liquidation Property Tax Dues
In light of the detailed legal analysis, the court dismissed the writ petition, affirming that the refusal by KMC to mut...
Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation
The case, registered under WPA 3112 of 2025, was thereby disposed of, with the assurance that urgent certified copies of...
Eviction of homeless individuals should not occur without ensuring alternative rehabilitation arrangements.
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations, ensuring that state...
Environmental Protection Act - Police officers cannot initiate prosecution due to a statutory bar under Section 195
In conclusion, the High Court deemed the continuation of the proceedings against the petitioners as a gross abuse of pro...
Calcutta High Court Denies Environmental Clearance for Expired Sand Mining Lease
The ruling reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to upholding environmental regulations and procedural integrity. The dec...