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Actor gets protection from arrest in FIRs over her poster of PM; court terms placard 'obnoxious'

Actor gets protection from arrest in FIRs over her poster of PM; court terms placard 'obnoxious'

Moving the petition on Thursday, Mitra's counsel stated that she had participated in the NEET question paper leak protes...

Bengal: CPI(M) leader gets interim bail in Baruipur violence after minor's rape, murder

Bengal: CPI(M) leader gets interim bail in Baruipur violence after minor's rape, murder

Senior advocate Bikash Bhattacharya, representing Ali, told the court that the petitioner's mother was on ventilation su...

Cal HC orders two Bengal Police personnel to accompany Mahua Moitra during constituency visits

Cal HC orders two Bengal Police personnel to accompany Mahua Moitra during constituency visits

Bandopadhyay also relied on a June 2026 order passed in a public interest litigation concerning incidents of egg-pelting...

PILs being used as 'weapon': Cal HC on plea over Mamata's 'comments' at rally

PILs being used as 'weapon': Cal HC on plea over Mamata's 'comments' at rally

The petitioner alleged that Banerjee made some controversial remarks over the murder of Bangladesh activist Sharif Osman...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Director in Cheque Dishonour Case

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Director in Cheque Dishonour Case

Mere Designation as Director Not Sufficient for Vicarious Liability Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Rules Calcutta Hig...

Cal HC likens TMC-Cong fight over party office to battle for Delhi throne

Cal HC likens TMC-Cong fight over party office to battle for Delhi throne

Starting from the beginning of the 13th century, various dynasties occupied the throne in Delhi, the foundation for whic...

Cal HC refuses Bengal cricketer Porel's early hearing plea

Cal HC refuses Bengal cricketer Porel's early hearing plea

Porel’s lawyer, Mayukh Mukherjee, sought an early hearing, stating that the cricketer had been in custody since August 1...

No HC interim order on billboard dismantling at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's office

No HC interim order on billboard dismantling at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's office

"Though the petitioner would insist for restoration of the nameboard, I find that it is too premature to seek such a pra...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Over Alleged Trust Deed Fraud

Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Over Alleged Trust Deed Fraud

Proceedings Against Deceased Accused and Others Quashed Due to Procedural Lapses and Civil Dispute Nature...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Eviction Order: Financial Dependency Key to Tenancy Rights

Calcutta High Court Upholds Eviction Order: Financial Dependency Key to Tenancy Rights

Court Clarifies Interpretation of "Tenant" Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997...

RG Kar rape-murder: HC seeks CBI report on involvement of certain persons in conspiracy

RG Kar rape-murder: HC seeks CBI report on involvement of certain persons in conspiracy

A copy of the case diary for the investigation was also placed before the bench, which the court directed to be retained...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Outraging Modesty; Reduces Sentence

Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Outraging Modesty; Reduces Sentence

Sentence Reduced from Two Years to One Year for Convicted Driver in Minor Girl's Modesty Outrage Case...

Calcutta HC declines urgent hearing on plea for Sept 2 protest over SIR deletions

Calcutta HC declines urgent hearing on plea for Sept 2 protest over SIR deletions

The lawyer representing an organisation, Sangrami Ganamancha, sought leave to file the petition and requested an urgent ...

Calcutta High Court Overturns Railway Tribunal Decision, Awards Compensation to Victim's Family

Calcutta High Court Overturns Railway Tribunal Decision, Awards Compensation to Victim's Family

Court Emphasizes Burden of Proof on Railways to Prove Passenger's Bona Fide Status in Untoward Incident Cases...

Cal HC refuses TMC's Mamata faction to operate four frozen bank accounts

Cal HC refuses TMC's Mamata faction to operate four frozen bank accounts

He further claimed that former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation councillor and TMC leader Debraj Chakraborty, who is un...

Cal HC disposes Bengal minister Arjun Singh's plea after police file closure reports in 10 FIRs

Cal HC disposes Bengal minister Arjun Singh's plea after police file closure reports in 10 FIRs

It had clarified that no incident as alleged in the complaints had occurred within the Barrackpore Police Commissionerat...

Calcutta High Court Upholds ITAT's Decision Favoring Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port in Major Tax Dispute

Calcutta High Court Upholds ITAT's Decision Favoring Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port in Major Tax Dispute

Court dismisses Revenue's appeal, confirming no disallowance for extraordinary fund contributions and timely PF/ESI depo...

Calcutta High Court Upholds KMC's Action Against Unauthorized Encroachments

Calcutta High Court Upholds KMC's Action Against Unauthorized Encroachments

Street Vendors' Plea for Protection of Livelihood Dismissed; Court Affirms Municipal Authority's Right to Remove Illegal...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Victim's Right to Access Trial Documents

Calcutta High Court Upholds Victim's Right to Access Trial Documents

Court Directs Supply of Investigation Documents to Victim Under New Sanhita Provisions...

Calcutta HC grants protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee from arrest in 3 cases

Calcutta HC grants protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee from arrest in 3 cases

"The order passed today shall not in any way curtail the right of the petitioner to go abroad for treatment in terms of ...

Cal HC refuses Mayo Road venue for foundation day programmes of both TMCP factions

Cal HC refuses Mayo Road venue for foundation day programmes of both TMCP factions

Stating that the applicant could not go to the police authorities on August 18 over the application for a meeting, he su...

Cal HC grants verbal protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy

Cal HC grants verbal protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy

Roy's lawyer stated that they were aware of six FIRs against him. In one case, the high court granted interim protection...

Cal HC upholds divorce decree, says stray incidents of living together not condonation of cruelty

Cal HC upholds divorce decree, says stray incidents of living together not condonation of cruelty

The court also noted that the appellant-wife alleged dowry demands by the husband and his family without disclosing any ...

Calcutta High Court stays arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Calcutta High Court stays arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Moitra’s lawyer Arko Kumar Nag told the court that since the alleged speeches and filing of complaints against her took ...

TMCP foundation day events: Cal HC to hear rival groups' pleas on Aug 25

TMCP foundation day events: Cal HC to hear rival groups' pleas on Aug 25

The Mamata Banerjee faction's lawyer Arko Nag mentioned the matter before the court, seeking an urgent hearing of its pe...

Abhishek's bank account reactivated following KYC update, Cal HC disposes of TMC MP's plea

Abhishek's bank account reactivated following KYC update, Cal HC disposes of TMC MP's plea

The bank's lawyer had, during a hearing on August 20, stated that Banerjee's name, PAN number and mobile numbers are lin...

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Coal India Promotion Process

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Coal India Promotion Process

Court Upholds Uniform Awarding of Marks to All Candidates; Dismisses Allegations of Unfair Selection Practices...

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Trust Administration Matters

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Trust Administration Matters

Writ petitions not maintainable in trust administration issues unless constitutional rights are infringed, rules court....

Lawyer seeks inquiry after Cal HC judge releases ex-Bengal minister's petition over impropriety

Lawyer seeks inquiry after Cal HC judge releases ex-Bengal minister's petition over impropriety

The concerned lawyer, in an affidavit, has claimed innocence and sought an inquiry into the matter and preservation of C...

Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta HC

Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta HC

The court said that as per the notification issued by the West Bengal government, the Census work is to be completed wit...

Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't say no to assignment: Calcutta HC

Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't say no to assignment: Calcutta HC

Disposing of pleas over teachers being assigned population survey work, it said if the director of Census Operations and...

Cal HC dismisses plea of 'sand mafia' Tulu Mondal's sister challenging FIR over gold seizure

Cal HC dismisses plea of 'sand mafia' Tulu Mondal's sister challenging FIR over gold seizure

Petitioner Kabira Khatun's lawyer alleged illegality in the registration of the FIR, claiming that it was lodged after s...

Calcutta High Court Directs Teachers Assigned to Census Duty to Balance Educational Responsibilities

Calcutta High Court Directs Teachers Assigned to Census Duty to Balance Educational Responsibilities

Court mandates Census work to be performed outside school hours, protecting both academic interests and national duties....

Calcutta HC grants interim protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in 3 FIRs

Calcutta HC grants interim protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in 3 FIRs

Majumdar claimed that Banerjee is a highly influential person and it was not possible for the complainants to lodge poli...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Vindictive Preliminary Enquiry Against College Professors

Calcutta High Court Quashes Vindictive Preliminary Enquiry Against College Professors

Court sets aside vague and stale charges; highlights abuse of power and protection of employees' rights....

Calcutta High Court Upholds Regularization of Ad Hoc Doctor's Appointment from Initial Joining Date

Calcutta High Court Upholds Regularization of Ad Hoc Doctor's Appointment from Initial Joining Date

Court Dismisses Union of India's Petition, Emphasizes Equality in Employment for Similarly Situated Doctors...