Calcutta High Court
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 Orders Income Tax Department to Release Withheld Refund with Interest
Court finds withholding of Rs. 22.73 lakh refund unjustified, mandates refund with interest within ten weeks....
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...
Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Action on Compassionate Appointment of Urdu Medium Teacher
The judgment not only marks a potential end to Jalil Iqbal's wait but also serves as a reminder to administrative bodies...
No Police Assistance for Enforcing Ad Interim Injunction
This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's cautious approach in exercising inherent powers and underscores the ...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal Ruling: Railway Quasi Employees Denied Regularization
This ruling is likely to have implications for other quasi-employees seeking similar recognition and regularization, rei...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Magistrate's Rejection of Petition for FIR Against Musician Nachiketa Chakraborty
The petitioner contended that the Magistrate should have considered the hate speech shown on social media, arguing that ...
Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Double Murder Case
The prosecution's case was largely based on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies, with the lack of direct ocu...
Medical Neglegence - Expert medical opinion must before issuing process in cases involving of medical negligence
This ruling underscores the judiciary's cautious approach in cases involving medical professionals, balancing the need t...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Right to Shelter, Mandates Rehabilitation Before Eviction
The State Government and KMC were directed to file detailed affidavits within three weeks, outlining their compliance wi...
Calcutta High Court Refers Sunita Gupta v. UGRO Capital Limited Dispute to Arbitration
The judgment further clarified that while the plaintiffs named CIBIL in their suit, no independent relief against CIBIL ...
Calcutta High Court Declares Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Void in Loan Agreement Dispute
Justice Mukherjee, exercising the court's powers under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration Act, terminated the mandate...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision Against Railway Panel Cancellation
The judgment also drew parallels with a Supreme Court ruling in Vinodan T. v. University of Calicut, underscoring the re...
Public Law and Tortious Liability - When State or its instrumentality can be held liable for tortious actions - Sovereign immunity applies where actions are performed in good faith
The Padmabati Mitra v. Union of India case serves as a critical reminder of the legal thresholds required to establish s...
Construction contracts - Time is never of the essence for performance - Extension of time can be inferred from conduct and circumstances
The judgment underscores the importance of arbitration in resolving complex construction disputes and the critical role ...
Illegal construction on acquired land - Larger public interest and national importance of projects like highways emphasized - Petitioner directed to vacate land immediately
Overall, the judgment establishes that any illegal construction on acquired land is liable to be demolished, and the acq...
Commutation of Death Sentence : justice must be tempered with compassion
The Calcutta High Court's judgment in State of West Bengal v. Radha Kanta Bera is a testament to the evolving jurisprude...