Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court Quashes Arbitrary Termination Order Against Sewak Enterprises
Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction in Contractual Dispute Involving Alleged State Arbitrariness...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Returning Officer’s Decision Amidst Nomination Dispute
Court Emphasizes Election Petition Route for Electoral Grievances, Rejects Writ Jurisdiction...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Unilateral Venue Selection in Arbitration Agreement
Judgment affirms lender's discretion in determining arbitration venue and jurisdiction, setting a precedent for party au...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail in Cannabis Cultivation Case
Bail Granted to Augustine Ballava with Conditions to Prevent Misuse and Ensure Trial Attendance...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Look Out Circular Against Former Elder Pharmaceuticals Employee
Court Rules LOC Violates Fundamental Right to Travel and Lacks Legal Justification...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Non-Signatory in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court rules that criminal liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be inherited by a legal r...
Calcutta High Court Ruling Favors Graphite India Ltd. in Income Tax Dispute
Landmark Judgment Confirms Electricity Duty Inclusion and Capital Nature of Subsidy for Tax Computation...
Calcutta High Court Issues Cautionary Order on Timely Release of Accused Post Bail
Authorities urged to prevent unnecessary detention and multiple court petitions following bail approval...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Due to Lack of Direct Evidence
Saw Herald Released After 196 Days in Custody; Court Finds No Direct Nexus with Seized Contraband...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Kidnapping Case
Judgment Finds Inconsistencies in Guardianship Claims, Sets Aside Conviction Under IPC Section 363...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in High-Profile Caste-Based Atrocity Case
Court Denies Quashing Petition, Emphasizes Need for Trial in Alleged Theft and Trespass Involving Scheduled Tribe Commun...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case Based Solely on Victim's Testimony
Court Affirms Seven-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Sk. Babua @ Sariful Sk; Victim Compensation Ordered...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Dismissal of BSF Constable for Repeated Unauthorized Absences
Court emphasizes strict discipline and responsibility in armed forces, dismissing plea for reinstatement...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Cruelty and Irretrievable Breakdown
In a landmark ruling, the court affirms mental cruelty due to false allegations and irretrievable separation, dismisses ...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Aasif Mohammad in NDPS Case
Confessional Statements of Co-Accused Deemed Inadmissible; Lack of Evidence Leads to Quashing...
WB polls: Cal HC dismisses plea challenging EC directive to depute central govt staff for counting
The petition was filed by the TMC, which challenged an April 30 communication issued by the Additional Chief Electoral O...
Cal HC dismisses TMC candidate's petition challenging shifting of vote counting centre by EC
The court said that it finds that the authorities have taken the decision that counting centres must ordinarily be locat...
WB polls: HC concludes hearing on plea over EC's order to depute central govt staff for counting
Chowdhury stated that earlier there used to be five counting venues for ten assembly constituencies, but now one venue f...
Calcutta High Court Denies Summary Judgment in Jewellers' Dispute
Court rules that triable issues warrant a full trial, preserving plaintiff's right to adjudication....
WB polls: Plea filed in HC claiming only central govt employees deputed as counting supervisors
Banerjee, who is also a Trinamool Congress MP, claimed that state government employees were requisitioned for polling du...
Cal HC says no order against any officer on poll duty till April 29
When the lawyer alleged that Sharma was intimidating voters, Justice Rao asked him to approach the Election Commission i...
WB polls: Plea filed in HC claiming EC violation of court order on action against 'troublemakers'
Acting on a PIL claiming that people's fundamental right to liberty would be affected by the EC order, the division benc...
Cal HC imposes restrictions on biking in groups, motorbike rallies during 2nd phase polls
The single bench also directed that family pillion riding on motor cycle would be allowed from 6 am to 6 pm for voting p...
Cal HC rejects PIL seeking cancellation of Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from Bhabanipur
The petitioner sought the rejection of Adhikari's candidature, alleging that he had made some comments that went against...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Injunction Against Amara Raja for Trade Dress Passing Off
Court rules in favor of Exide Industries, protecting its distinctive red trade dress in a significant trademark dispute....
Calcutta High Court Upholds Liberal Interpretation of West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 2013
Court Rules in Favor of Hooghly Extrusions Ltd., Mandates Grant of Interest Subsidy Under MSME Promotion Scheme...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Naba Kumar Koley in Attempted Murder Case
Conviction Under Sections 307/324/34 IPC Overturned Due to Inconsistent Witness Testimonies and Lack of Reliable Evidenc...
Cal HC urges EC to dispose of TMC complaint over police observer's meeting with BJP nominee
The EC stated before the court that the observer met the candidate in an official capacity at the designated conference ...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Adoption Application Dismissal, Upholds Child's Age at Filing Date
Court affirms the right to adopt based on age criteria at the application filing, setting aside procedural delay consequ...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Mid-Session Fee Hike for Engineering Students
Court mandates prospective application of revised fees; retrospective enhancement deemed inequitable and barred by Estop...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Signatory Director in Cheque Bounce Case
Landmark judgment emphasizes the necessity of direct nexus for vicarious liability under Negotiable Instruments Act...
Cal HC stays EC police observer's 'blanket direction' of action against 'troublemakers'
Petitioner's counsel Kalyan Banerjee submitted to the court that the police observer's memo states, "It has been observe...
Cal HC dismisses plea seeking relief for voters who filed appeals before SIR tribunals
The petition was filed before the high court by Sk Anwar Ali, chairperson of the legal cell of West Bengal Pradesh Congr...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Employer's Right to Deduct Rent from Gratuity of Retired Employees Occupying Quarters
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has empowered employers to deduct rent dues and penal rent from the gra...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Dismissal of BSF Constable for Forged Certificates
Court confirms dismissal and imprisonment, emphasizing fraud's impact on employment integrity....
Cal HC Division bench clears way for govt assistant professors' poll duty
The single bench had set aside and quashed the appointment of the petitioner professors as presiding officers for the st...