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  Calcutta High Court disposes pleas against Bengal Government's Eid cattle slaughter restrictions

  May 21, 2026 20:47 IST

  The High Court directed the state government to examine whether any temporary exception may be required for Eid, expected to be observed on May 27 or 28. The court asked the authorities to take a decision on the matter within 24 hours.

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  Calcutta High Court orders CBI-led SIT probe into alleged cover-up in RG Kar rape-murder case

  May 21, 2026 16:23 IST

  The court instructed the SIT to closely examine the sequence of events from the time the post-graduate trainee doctor had dinner at the hospital on the night of August 9, 2024, until her cremation the following evening.

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  Calcutta HC restrains West Bengal Police from taking any coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee

  May 21, 2026 13:52 IST

  The Calcutta High Court clarified that Abhishek Banerjee will not be allowed to leave country without prior permission from the court and must fully cooperate with the investigation.

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  Mamata argues post-poll violence case in Calcutta HC; BCI seeks details on her legal practice status

  May 14, 2026 21:26 IST

  According to the petition, many party leaders and workers were allegedly assaulted due to their association with the Trinamool Congress. It also claimed that several workers were forced to leave their homes in the aftermath of the elections.

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  Calcutta HC refuses to act against IPS Ajay Pal Sharma till April 29 amid MCC violation allegation

  April 28, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has said it will not pass any order against officers on election duty until April 29, the day of the second phase of polling in West Bengal. The remark came after a lawyer verbally sought action against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma over alleged MCC violations.

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  West Bengal SIR case: Calcutta HC informs SC that 47 lakh objections disposed of till March 31

  India | April 01, 2026 12:45 IST

  While hearing the matter, the bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said they have received a letter from the chief justice of the high court on Tuesday.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 29, 2026

  India | January 29, 2026 20:16 IST

  A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi warned that failing judicial intervention could have serious repercussions and potentially deepen societal divisions.

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  I-PAC raids: Calcutta HC disposes of TMC's plea alleging ED bid to seize party files, documents

  January 14, 2026 16:10 IST

  The High Court was hearing petitions filed by both the ED and the TMC in connection with the probe agency’s recent raids at the premises of I-PAC and the residence of its Director, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.

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  TMC vs ED showdown escalates in Kolkata over I-PAC raids; 2 FIRs filed, TMC moves HC | Updates

  January 08, 2026 20:22 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced she will lead a protest rally on Friday in response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids. She described the searches as politically motivated, coming just months before the state assembly elections.

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  Calcutta High Court halts WBJEE 2025 results amid OBC quota contempt row

  Education | August 07, 2025 18:40 IST

  WBJEE results 2025: The judicial intervention arose from new contempt proceedings launched by Justice Kausik Chanda targeting the West Bengal government and the WBJEE Board.

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  MGNREGA in West Bengal: Calcutta High Court orders Centre to resume scheme in state from August 1

  June 19, 2025 8:07 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has directed the Centre to resume implementation of the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal from August 1, ending a suspension that began in March 2022 due to alleged irregularities. The court said no central scheme can be put on hold indefinitely.

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  Calcutta HC denies interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli: Freedom of speech doesn't mean hurting others

  June 03, 2025 15:35 IST

  Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old influencer and law student, was arrested by the Kolkata Police over her social media post on Operation Sindoor.

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  Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces during protest over Waqf Act

  April 13, 2025 0:01 IST

  Murshidabad violence: An unruly mob, which had turned violent during demonstrations opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, was dispersed through effective police action.

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  RG Kar rape-murder: Case doesn't fall under gang rape, CBI tells Calcutta High Court

  March 28, 2025 22:13 IST

  The Calcutta HC has also directed the CBI to submit the case diary initially prepared by the Kolkata Police in connection with the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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  SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court

  India | March 07, 2025 10:28 IST

  The Supreme Court Collegium took into consideration the fact that the Calcutta High Court has only one representation in the Supreme Court bench at present.

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  Calcutta HC allows RSS rally in Bardhaman, sets aside Bengal govt's objection

  February 14, 2025 15:16 IST

  Organisers of the rally, which RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address, had moved court after the state police denied permission to hold the programme.

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  RG Kar case: Calcutta HC accepts CBI's plea challenging Sanjay Roy's life term

  February 07, 2025 18:46 IST

  RG Kar Rape Case: While refusing Bengal government's plea and accepting CBI's appeal, the court said CBI is the central agency and is the appropriate authority to issue directions for the presentation of an appeal against the inadequacy of sentence.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Calcutta HC reserves judgement on admission of appeals by WB govt, CBI

  January 27, 2025 15:05 IST

  The court's division bench, presided by Justice Debangsu Basak, heard both the state government and the CBI and reserved its order today.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for accused Sanjay Roy

  January 21, 2025 12:22 IST

  RG Kar rape-murder case: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment on Monday after he was convicted of the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run medical college and hospital.

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  RG Kar: Court refrains to accept CBI chargesheet in financial irregularities case

  November 30, 2024 7:51 IST

  After almost three months of his arrest, the CBI filed a chargesheet with Sandip Ghosh as the prime accused in the alleged financial irregularities case. The court did not accept the chargesheet on the grounds that official approval to file a chargesheet against a state employee was not granted.