Calcutta High Court Upholds Right to Dignity: Orders Reconsideration of Convict’s Release Plea
In a recent verdict, the Calcutta High Court, through a single-bench led by Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, underscored the inviolable right of an individual under Article 21 to live a life of dignity, asserting that a prior conviction should not be a perpetual barrier.
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
Calcutta High Court’s Empowering Verdict: Opening Doors for Reserved Category Candidates in Unreserved Roles Based on Merit
ISSUES The Calcutta High Court made a significant ruling in the case of Sahim Hossain vs State of West Bengal, stating that candidates from reserved categories can be considered for positions in the unreserved or general category, even if they have availed of
Calcutta High Court: Section 5 of the Limitation Act does not permit delays in filing appeals under the NIA Act
Issue: The Calcutta High Court ruled that an appeal under Section 21 of the NIA Act of 2008 that is submitted after the allotted 90-day term from the date of the judgement, decision, or punishment cannot be considered. Arguments: The court stated that
Supreme Court criticises Suvenda Adhikari’s move to bypass High Court: Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn
Opposition leader in the West Bengal legislative assembly, Suvendra Adhikari, withdraws his plea before the Supreme Court after SC disapproved their move to bypass Calcutta High Court. SC allowed to file the petition in the high court to take recourse to proper remedies.
West Bengal Medical Council dissolved for illicit extension of term: Calcutta High Court orders fresh elections
Written by Vidisha Mathur In Dr. Kunal Shah v West Bengal Medical Council, Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya of the Calcutta High Court ordered the dissolution of the West Bengal Medical Council for carrying on without conducting elections. Petitioner, Kunal Shah, appearing in person, contended
“No illegality” : Calcutta HC upholds State Govt’s door step ration devilery schemes
@sociolegalcorp Sk. Manowar Ali & Ors. vs. The State of WB & Ors. The plea before the court prayed that a notification by the State Government which amended the clause 18 of the West Bengal Public Distribution System (Maintenance & Control) order, 2013
Calcutta HC directs WB Government to call central forces if State fails to maintain peace in prophet row
Written by Shrishyly.V Niladri vs State of West Bengal The Calcutta HC reacts for the recent violence occurred in WB due to BJP spokesperson who remarked against prophet Mohammad. The court directs WB Government to call for central forces if State police fails
Wife Entitled To Maintenance Even If She Unilaterally Divorces Her Husband If She Is Unable to Maintain Herself: Calcutta High Court
Written By – Arshita Anand On 1st July, 2021, the Calcutta High Court ruled that a divorced wife is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) even if the divorce had been unilaterally initiated by her. In
