Tag: Calcutta HC
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High Court asks for affidavit on why Howrah civic polls are not being held
The petition questioned the exclusion of the civic polls in Howrah as the recent Advocate general had earlier stated that governor had signed the Bill regarding the civic polls of Howrah and Bali civic polls. But this contention was denied by the governor, the petition noted, and sought that an investigation be started to find out who has caused the confusion.
December 31, 2021 -
HC forms enquiry panel in SSC case
"For dispensing fair justice there is need for investigation even if there has been minimum irregularity." it was pointed out. "The court cannot be a silent spectator" it was observed.
December 7, 2021 -
SSC recruitment: Bengal govt challenges HC order
Earlier, the Calcutta High Court stopped the salary of 25 Group D staff on the ground of alleged foul play over appointment by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) based on "recommendations" of the West Bengal Central School Service (WBSSC).
November 24, 2021 -
Calcutta HC asks CBI to probe recruitment misappropriation
Announcing the inquiry, justice Gangopadhyay asked the central agency to form a team headed by a DIG level officer and look into the recruitment thoroughly.
November 23, 2021 -
‘West Bengal can’t be exception’: SC sets aside HC order banning firecrackers
The bench observed that the National Green Tribunal, on manufacturing and sale of firecrackers, has delineated a regime and government should take steps against banned firecrackers.
November 1, 2021 -
HC stays CAT transfer of Alapan’s case to Delhi
Officers of the Hare Street police station today launched an investigation into the alleged death threat to Alapan Bandopadhyay. The death threat letter was posted to Bandopadhyay’s wife,
October 28, 2021 -
Pvt hospital moves court against state govt for non-payment of dues under Swasthya Sathi scheme
Apart from the Sanjiban Hospital, many other premier private hospitals in the city and districts are also facing financial crisis allegedly because of non-payment of dues under the Swasthya Sathi, a subsidised state insurance plan that offers coverage of up to five lakh rupees annually.
October 25, 2021 -
‘Constitutional post’: Calcutta HC asks CBI to appear before Speaker
The court said that the CBI officers will have to appear before the Speaker at 4 p.m. but made it very clear that no coercive steps cannot be taken against the agency. The case will again be heard on Tuesday.
October 4, 2021 -
Visitors will not be allowed inside Puja pandals: Calcutta HC
For small pandals, barricades will have to be put up five metres from the entrance, while for the bigger ones, the distance has to be 10 metres, the court had ordered
October 1, 2021 -
Calcutta HC refuses to interfere in Bhabanipur by-election
"The court has allowed the election but has taken exception to the remarks of the Chief Secretary because being a public servant he was trying to secure the personal interest of an individual,"
September 28, 2021 -
Calcutta HC questions exigency of Bhabanipur bypoll
The court wanted to know from the poll panel why by-election was only allowed in Bhabanipur, and why did the commission think that if by-election is not held there immediately, it would lead to a constitutional crisis.
September 25, 2021 -
Bhawanipore bypoll case: Cal HC allows EC to file affidavit
The advocate representing the EC sought a short adjournment to file an affidavit regarding the contents of two paragraphs of the notification issued for the election, in view of the arguments raised by Bikash Bhattacharya, the senior counsel for the petitioner.
September 24, 2021 -
Calcutta HC orders interim stay on transfer of contract teachers
The teachers protesting under the banner of Sikshak Oikya Mancha (Teachers' Unity Forum) complained that the government is taking revenge on them because they had demonstrated in front of the state headquarters at Nabanna on August 16. A day after they were issued transfer orders.
September 15, 2021 -
Hearing of PIL on Bhabanipur bypoll deferred for a week
The controversy regarding the announcement of the polls in Bhabanipur arose after the poll panel in its notification mentioned that the Bhabanipur by-election is being treated as a special case because of the request from the state government.
September 14, 2021 -
Calcutta HC allows rusticated Visva-Bharati students to rejoin classes
“The vice-chancellor cannot consider himself above the law or else the court will deal with him accordingly.”
September 9, 2021 -
Calcutta HC Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay recuses himself from SSC case
On Tuesday, the SSC informed the court that there were faults in the recruitment process, which made the judge furious. Making his observation, Gangopadhyay said, "The situation is such that I have lost all faith in SSC. They can do anything."
September 8, 2021 -
Bengal govt moves court against relief to Suvendu Adhikari
"The state government moved the division bench challenging the previous order where Suvendu Adhkari was given an interim relief. The state also challenged the previous order where a stay was given on three of the five cases,"
September 7, 2021