Calcutta High Court
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...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Appointment of Professors as Presiding Officers in Upcoming West Bengal Elections
Court Upholds Validity of 2010 Circular, Sets Aside Election Commission's Decision for Non-Compliance...
PIL filed in Calcutta High Court over alleged plan to arrest 800 TMC workers ahead of polls
The petitioner claimed there was apprehension that nearly 800 TMC workers and leaders could face preventive arrest after...
Cal HC sets aside appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for Bengal polls
The counsel for the Election Commission submitted before the court that there are approximately 90,000 booths to conduct...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction in 2005 Assault Case, Modifies Sentence to Probation
Court Considers Passage of Time and Absence of Criminal Antecedents in Sentencing Decision ...
Prolonged Detention Without Trial Leads to Bail for Saradha Scam Accused
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Sudipta Sen Citing Violation of Right to Speedy Trial and Administrative Failures...
CBI may question convict Sanjay Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case: Cal HC
Stating that the petitioner parents have consulted forensic experts over the rape and murder of their doctor daughter, C...
Cal HC grants bail to Saradha ponzi scam accused Suditpa Sen, paves way for release after 13 years
Sen was further directed not to contact, influence or intimidate any person acquainted with the facts of the cases, spec...
Cal HC grants bail to Saradha scam accused Suditpa Sen, paves way for release after 13 years
The court directed that Sen be released upon furnishing a bond of Rs 5,000 with two sureties of like amount each, one of...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Rape Conviction Due to Lack of Evidence and Suppression of Marital Relationship
Mithun Paul's conviction under Section 376 IPC set aside as court finds prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonab...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Boren Mondal, Overturns Conviction in Domestic Cruelty Case
Lack of Evidence Leads to Acquittal in Section 498A and 304B IPC Charges; Court Warns Against Misuse of Criminal Law...
Calcutta High Court Orders Swift Conclusion of 36-Year-Old Criminal Case
Court Directs Expedited Proceedings to Address Long-Standing Delays in Case Commitment...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal in Abetment to Suicide Case
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court's Decision Due to Lack of Evidence in Alleged Suicide Case...
Calcutta High Court Upholds University’s Stand on Forged Marksheets
Court dismisses appeal by student seeking issuance of marksheet and certificate based on allegedly fake documents...
Calcutta High Court Orders Revision of Electoral Rolls Amidst Allegations of Irregularities in West Bengal Bar Council Elections
Judicial intervention mandates correction of duplicate voter entries to uphold transparency and fairness in upcoming Bar...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Niren Barman in POCSO Conviction
Conviction under Section 4 of POCSO Act Overturned Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence and Reasonable Doubt...
Conviction for Murder Affirmed by Calcutta High Court in Mangru Ratia Case
Life Imprisonment Upheld for Husband in Wife's Murder Based on Circumstantial Evidence...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Retrospective Property Tax Demand by Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Court Declares Retrospective Amendments Unconstitutional, Orders Refunds for Overpayments...