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Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court to hear ISF challenge against Election Commission decision
The Calcutta High Court is scheduled to hear a petition by Naushad Siddique challenging the Election Commission's decision to change the Indian Secular Front's election symbol.
Conflict erupts over arrest of Congress candidate before Nandigram by-election
The Calcutta High Court heard a plea from Congress candidate Milan Pradhan regarding his arrest ahead of the Nandigram by-election, but granted no immediate relief.
Calcutta High Court Asks Bengal Government To Allow Nandigram Candidate Campaign
The Calcutta High Court has requested that the West Bengal government ensure Congress candidate Milan Pradhan is permitted to participate in the Nandigram bypoll campaign if he is granted bail.
Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll, to back Congress
The TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn its candidate from the Nandigram bypoll to support the Congress nominee in a display of opposition unity.
Calcutta High Court issues statement on Congress candidate Milan Pradhan
The Calcutta High Court addresses legal issues regarding the candidacy of Milan Pradhan in the Nandigram by-election.
Mahua Moitra moves High Court over egg-throwing incident
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Calcutta High Court alleging police inaction during an incident where her vehicle was pelted with eggs in her constituency.
AJUP chief Kabir says he and son won’t campaign for Rejinagar bypoll
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announced he and his son will not campaign for the Rejinagar bypoll due to alleged administrative hostility.
Calcutta High Court allows Mamata faction to use three bank accounts
The Calcutta High Court has allowed the Mamata Banerjee faction to continue the conditional use of three Trinamool Congress bank accounts until January 2027.
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
West Bengal Police stated that the arrest of the Congress candidate for Nandigram was a lawful action based on standing instructions regarding long-pending warrants.
Six arrested after Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata is ransacked
An office of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata was ransacked and six people were arrested, with the political party alleging BJP involvement and calling for the West Bengal Chief Minister's resignation.
Calcutta HC orders CWC to return child to foster couple
The Calcutta High Court ordered the Child Welfare Committee to return a three-year-old child to the couple caring for him since birth, ruling the committee had no legal authority to take custody.
Delhi Capitals Cricketer Granted Bail in Rape Case After Jail Term
Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel has been granted bail after spending 36 days in judicial custody over rape and criminal intimidation charges.
DC cricketer gets bail in alleged rape case
Cricketer Abishek Porel is granted bail after over a month in jail following sexual assault allegations.
HC raps Bengal govt for detaining Murshidabad man on mere suspicion
The Calcutta High Court is reviewing the detention of a Murshidabad man held by West Bengal authorities on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national.
5,000 residents without water for 50 days amid Bengal’s Jyotinagar eviction row
Around 5,000 residents in Kolkata's Jyotinagar Colony have faced a 50-day water supply disconnection amidst an ongoing eviction dispute.
Over 37 Lakh Appeals Pending in West Bengal Tribunals
The Election Commission of India has reported to the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh appeals from West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision are still pending before tribunals.
West Bengal proposes ban on mobile phones in schools
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has proposed a potential ban on mobile phones in schools to reduce negative impacts on students.
Centre appoints eight new Chief Justices to various High Courts
The central government of India has appointed eight new Chief Justices to various High Courts across the country.
Calcutta High Court grants protection from arrest to actor Sreelekha Mitra
The Calcutta High Court has granted protection from arrest to actor Sreelekha Mitra while criticizing a poster she held during a protest, as the court considers multiple FIRs filed against her.
Supreme Court asks ED to consider releasing funds from frozen TMC accounts
The Supreme Court urged the Enforcement Directorate to consider releasing some funds from frozen Trinamool Congress bank accounts for daily expenses while noting the legality of the freeze remains under challenge.
Suvendu Adhikari meets rebel TMC MP amid upcoming NDA meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met with rebel Lok Sabha MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay while Nationalist Citizens Party of India members received an invitation to a National Democratic Alliance meeting.
Government initiates strict action against NEET paper leak accused in four states
The Indian government is initiating strict action under the 2024 Unfair Means Act against NEET paper leak accused, with plans to establish fast-track courts in four states.
Calcutta High Court recognizes Aadhaar as proof of occupancy for residents
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Aadhaar can serve as proof of occupancy, restraining the Calcutta Port Trust from proceeding with a demolition of alleged dilapidated structures in the Garden Reach area.