BREAKING : Supreme Court Issues Notice To West Bengal Govt On Plea For CBI/SIT Probe Into Killings Of Two BJP Workers During Post-Poll Violence
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BREAKING : Supreme Court Issues Notice To West Bengal Govt On Plea For CBI/SIT Probe Into Killings Of Two BJP Workers During Post-Poll Violence

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition seeking SIT/CBI investigation into the killings of two BJP workers in West Bengal, allegedly by the members of Trinamool Congress on May 2, when the assembly election results were declared.The Court will consider the matter on next Tuesday.A vacation bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai was considering a writ. The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition seeking SIT/CBI investigation into the killings of two BJP workers in West Bengal, allegedly by the members of Trinamool Congress on May 2, when the assembly election results were declared. A vacation bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai was considering a writ petition filed by Biswajit Sarkar, brother of deceased BJP member Avijit Sarkar who was allegedly killed by TMC members during the post-poll violence in West Bengal. The plea further seeks for an investigation into the acts of widespread violence which took place in West Bengal after the Trinamool Congress was elected to power for the second consecutive term on May 2.

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Rahul Gandhi claims 2 Cong workers killed due to ‘excessive police force’ in UP, Assam
5 days, 10 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi claims 2 Cong workers killed due to ‘excessive police force’ in UP, Assam

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that two Congress workers died due to “excessive police force” in Uttar Pradesh and Assam, both currently ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party. During this, the death of our Congress workers Mridul Islam in Guwahati and Prabhat Pandey in Lucknow due to excessive police force is very sad …

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
6 days, 1 hour ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

Bengal man gets death sentence for minor’s rape and murder
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1 week, 3 days ago

Bengal man gets death sentence for minor’s rape and murder

The Hindu  

A court in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday awarded death sentence to a convict, and life imprisonment to another, for the rape and murder of a minor in Farakka on October 13, 2024. Additional Director General West Bengal Police, Supratim Sarkar, said that the main target of the police was to submit the chargesheet as early as possible so …

Kerala HC reserves order on plea for CBI probe into Naveen Babu’s death
1 week, 4 days ago

Kerala HC reserves order on plea for CBI probe into Naveen Babu’s death

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a writ petition filed by Manjusha, widow of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate K. Naveen Babu, seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into his death. The counsel also pointed out that in all cases of unnatural death, viscera were preserved and sent for toxicological analysis to rule …

NIA arrests Trinamool Congress worker in BJP leader’s murder case
1 week, 4 days ago

NIA arrests Trinamool Congress worker in BJP leader’s murder case

The Hindu  

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday arrested another Trinamool Congress worker in the 2023 murder of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bijoy Krishna Bhuiyan at Moyna in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district. On Wednesday night, the NIA arrested one Suvendu Bhowmick from a village in Moyna in connection with Bhuiyan’s murder and brought him to Kolkata. Ahead of the Assembly by-elections …

SC seeks CBI response in Balwan Khokhar plea in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC seeks CBI response in Balwan Khokhar plea in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a response to former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar’s plea seeking suspension of sentence in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Khokhar, along with former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, had been convicted under various counts of Indian Penal Code in the case and is undergoing a life sentence and …

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader and advocate Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that “the politically charged atmosphere in the State of West Bengal may not be very conducive to a fair investigation” by the local police. The bench, comprising …

SC transfers criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader to CBI
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SC transfers criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader to CBI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Bose had petitioned the Supreme Court, asserting that the charges were fabricated and politically motivated, orchestrated by his father-in-law, Kalyan Banerjee, a senior TMC leader and Member of Parliament. In …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka State BJP President B Y Vijayendra in connection with an FIR registered over an allegedly offensive post made on X, by the party's Karnataka Unit on alleged Muslim appeasement by the State Congress. As per the prosecution case on April 19 MCC Nodal officer of Gandhinagar informed the complainant …

Supreme Court scraps CBI probe, sets up SIT to investigate Bengal torture charge
4 weeks ago

Supreme Court scraps CBI probe, sets up SIT to investigate Bengal torture charge

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday appointed a special investigation team of West Bengal police to investigate allegations of custodial torture of two women who took part in the protests following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. “We have a lot of faith in the young IPS officers,” a …

RG Kar Protests: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Alleged Custodial Torture of 2 Women By Police
4 weeks ago

RG Kar Protests: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Alleged Custodial Torture of 2 Women By Police

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged custodial torture of two women arrested amid protests that took place in West Bengal after the horrific rape and murder of an in-duty trainee doctor at the government run RG Kar Medical College. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with West …

'Senior WB Police Officers Competent, No Need For CBI' : Supreme Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Custodial Torture Allegations By RG Kar Protestors
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'Senior WB Police Officers Competent, No Need For CBI' : Supreme Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Custodial Torture Allegations By RG Kar Protestors

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations of custodial torture of 2 women arrested amid protests that took place in West Bengal after the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder incident.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with State of West Bengal's challenge to a Calcutta High Court order which directed …

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam
1 month ago

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought details of the probe that has been done so far by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the crime registered by the Union Bank of India against its officials and others concerning the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scam. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order while issuing notice …

Calcutta high court seeks report from govt on Beldanga clashes
1 month ago

Calcutta high court seeks report from govt on Beldanga clashes

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Tuesday sought a report from the West Bengal police on the recent violence at Beldanga in Murshidabad district following two separate petitions by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in the state. A division bench of the Calcutta High Court will hear the case again on Wednesday Koustav Bagchi, a lawyer and Bengal BJP leader, …

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches
1 month, 1 week ago

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches

Hindustan Times  

Three separate cases were filed on Monday against former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, BJP leaders CT Ravi and Pratap Simha, and a prominent pontiff, following allegations of provocative speeches that incited religious tension. As such, two separate cases have been filed, and investigations are underway.” The accused have been booked under Section 196/1A of the BNS, that pertains to promoting …

RG Kar Protest : Supreme Court Stays HC Direction For CBI Probe Into Alleged Custodial Torture Of Women By Kolkata Police
1 month, 1 week ago

RG Kar Protest : Supreme Court Stays HC Direction For CBI Probe Into Alleged Custodial Torture Of Women By Kolkata Police

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed a Calcutta High Court order directing CBI probe into allegations of custodial torture of 2 women arrested amid protests that took place in West Bengal after the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder incident.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, while issuing notice on a petition filed by the State of …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post On 'X'
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Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post On 'X'

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case against BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, accused under Sections 504/505/120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for allegedly misleading posts regarding workers belonging to the ruling party posted on his X account.It was alleged by the State that Vijayvargiya had shared a fake video of women being assaulted on his X handle and …

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice on plea seeking CBI probe in a case where a journalist was allegedly beaten and seriously injured on instance of sitting MLA of Punjab's Batala.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu while issuing notice granted interim-protection to the journalist stating that, "in the meanwhile, Respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, Police District. The Punjab & …

File affidavit on claim over Rahul citizenship probe: HC to BJP worker
1 month, 2 weeks ago

File affidavit on claim over Rahul citizenship probe: HC to BJP worker

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed a Bharatiya Janata Party functionary to file an affidavit to back his claim that the Central Bureau of Investigation has begun a probe into issue of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship. Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka, objected to a plea filed by senior BJP leader Subramanian …

West Bengal Girl's Rape-Murder: Authorities Under Fire for Irregularities in Post Mortem Procedures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal Girl's Rape-Murder: Authorities Under Fire for Irregularities in Post Mortem Procedures

ABP News  

A shocking case of rape and murder has sparked outrage in Alipurduar, West Bengal. A 6-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in a pond, leading to an enraged mob lynching one of the accused, police said. The accused, a man in his forties, was tied to a tree and beaten severely by the crowd, a police officer confirmed. The …

Fighting for justice in Bengal: BJP President J.P. Nadda
2 months, 1 week ago

Fighting for justice in Bengal: BJP President J.P. Nadda

The Hindu  

As protests continue over the R. G. Kar rape and murder case in Kolkata, Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party President Jagat Prakash Nadda has said the BJP is committed to fighting injustice in West Bengal. Speaking at a Durga Puja event at Kolkata’s Santosh Mitra Square, Mr. Nadda affirmed the BJP’s “commitment to fighting injustice in West Bengal.” …

2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary
3 months ago

2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for casting “scandalous” aspersions against the West Bengal judiciary to justify its plea to transfer the trial of cases related to the violence which occurred after the State Assembly elections in 2021. It is very unfortunate that the Central agency has chosen to cast aspersions on courts in …

Letters to the Editor (October 4, 2024)
3 months ago

Letters to the Editor (October 4, 2024)

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 18, 2024 11:00 IST - 3 MINS READ A nation scarred No words are enough to condemn the horrific rape and murder of a young doctor on duty inside the R.G. The “Bengal wants its own daughter” slogan that the Trinamool Congress coined in 2021 for the Assembly election campaign has boomeranged badly on Mamata Banerjee, and …

Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal
3 months, 1 week ago

Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal

The Hindu  

A letter signed by three judicial officers of the Diamond Harbour Subdivisional court in West Bengal, expressing safety concerns, provided a fresh handle to the Opposition parties to target the Trinamool Congress government over the law and order situation in the State. The letter said that the incident was preceded by certain orders in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences …

'How Was Autopsy Done...': SC Questions Bengal Govt On Missing Document In Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'How Was Autopsy Done...': SC Questions Bengal Govt On Missing Document In Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the West Bengal government over the post-mortem procedure of the Kolkata trainee doctor without a challan. How was the post-mortem carried out in the absence of a formal request?”, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asked, as the court heard a suo motu case in the doctor’s rape and murder at the RG Kar Medical College …

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC asks CBI to file fresh status report by Sept 17
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC asks CBI to file fresh status report by Sept 17

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to submit a fresh report by September 17 on the probe in the rape and murder case of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud perused the report filed in a sealed cover by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, …

Kolkata rape-murder case: BJP accuses Mamata of ‘waging war’ against people
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case: BJP accuses Mamata of ‘waging war’ against people

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The Supreme Court adjourned their hearing on matters related to the RG Kar case today and will resume hearing the case on September 17. During today's hearing, the Supreme Court pointed out various discrepancies such as the absence of a post mortem report challan, the filing of the FIR 14 hours late and differences in timelines …

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have intensified following the police encounter involving Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has generated significant outrage, with Yadav's family accusing the police of excessive force and questioning the legitimacy of the encounter. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has condemned the BJP on social media, criticizing …

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the West Bengal Government’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order granting bail to one of the organisers of the August 27 march to the State Secretariat to protest against a trainee woman doctor’s rape and murder. The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted bail to Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri. Acting …

Congress doing politics over Katni incident but silent on Kolkata rape-murder case, alleges MP BJP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress doing politics over Katni incident but silent on Kolkata rape-murder case, alleges MP BJP

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh BJP on Friday accused the Congress of playing politics over the Katni incident in which a woman and her grandson were beaten up by the Government Railway Police personnel, and questioned the Opposition party's "silence" over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday suspended six GRP personnel, including a police …

Karnataka HC quashes CBI plea in Deputy CM DK Shivakumar disproportionate assets case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC quashes CBI plea in Deputy CM DK Shivakumar disproportionate assets case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar termed the Karnataka High Court verdict quashing the CBI’s plea in the disproportionate assets case against him, as a victory for the people and the government. “It is more a victory for the people and the government than a personal one,” he told reporters after the HC quashed the application of CBI and BJP …

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more

The Hindu  

High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Two YSRCP MPs of Rajya Sabha resign, party set to lose ground in Upper House YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha members Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao have submitted their resignations to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar at New Delhi on Thursday. Kangana Ranaut meets BJP chief Nadda days …

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party observed a 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” in West Bengal today to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday. Daily life was partially affected across the state as BJP workers tried stopping rail and bus services leading to police action. Over 200 people were arrested and …

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials
4 months ago

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials

The Hindu  

As the Central Bureau of Investigation approached a court in Kolkata seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on former principal of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Kumar Ghosh and four other doctors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a central legislation for speedy justice in cases of …

HC issues notices to accused, CBI after Dabholkar’s daughter challenges order of acquittal
4 months ago

HC issues notices to accused, CBI after Dabholkar’s daughter challenges order of acquittal

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to all the accused and the Central Bureau of Investigation while hearing a petition filed by Mukta Dabholkar challenging a sessions court judgment acquitting three persons accused of killing her father and rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. Ms. Mukta’s plea contended that the sessions court order failed to consider evidence that “establishes beyond reasonable …

SC observations raise serious questions about Trinamool govt.’s mindset: BJP
4 months ago

SC observations raise serious questions about Trinamool govt.’s mindset: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said that the adverse observations of the Supreme Court on the alleged rape-murder of a doctor in Kolkata raised serious questions about the “mindset and morality” of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal. When asked about the Central government’s role in the matter, Mr. Trivedi said it was keeping a close watch on …

'Bengal Govt Shall Observe Necessary Restraint': Top 10 Supreme Court Quotes In Kolkata Doctor Murder Case
4 months ago

'Bengal Govt Shall Observe Necessary Restraint': Top 10 Supreme Court Quotes In Kolkata Doctor Murder Case

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is a horrific incident which has shcoked the country. The apex court while appointing a National Task Force for evolving a national consensus on ensuring safety for doctors observed that, "Women are at particular risk of …

'Why FIR In RG Kar Hospital Murder Filed At 11:45 PM?' Supreme Court Grills West Bengal Govt
4 months ago

'Why FIR In RG Kar Hospital Murder Filed At 11:45 PM?' Supreme Court Grills West Bengal Govt

ABP News  

Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the suo motu case over the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata. The apex court grilled the West Bengal government over its handling of the case and asked why the FIR was registered at 11:45 PM when the crime was detected early in the morning. The Supreme …

Kolkata murder case highlights: Bengal govt to deploy retired policemen
4 months ago

Kolkata murder case highlights: Bengal govt to deploy retired policemen

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case highlights: Amid nationwide protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata, a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is hearing a suo motu case related to the RG Kar hospital incident. Meanwhile, West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has arrived in Delhi to …

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident: Congress MP Tariq Anwar
4 months ago

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident: Congress MP Tariq Anwar

The Hindu  

Reacting to the nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata and subsequent allegations of the BJP that the TMC government is anti-woman, Tariq Anwar, Congress leader and MP from Bihar's Katihar, said that whenever such incidents take place, the BJP tries to gain political mileage from them. On the …

Kolkata rape and murder case: Harbhajan Singh pens ‘heartfelt plea’, seeks ‘swift and decisive’ action
4 months ago

Kolkata rape and murder case: Harbhajan Singh pens ‘heartfelt plea’, seeks ‘swift and decisive’ action

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Rajya Sabha member from the Aam Admi Party, on Sunday took to social media to share his 'heartfelt plea’ addressing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and governor CV Ananda Bose, over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Harbhajan Singh Expressing his ‘deep anguish’ over the …

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Transferring Trial Of One Case, Says No Proper Service Of Notice To Accused
4 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Transferring Trial Of One Case, Says No Proper Service Of Notice To Accused

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on August 9 set aside an order of the Calcutta High Court, transferring the trial commenced at Coochbehar to Special CBI Court at Siliguri in the case lodged in the aftermath of the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections for serious offences including murder and rape.The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order on the grounds …

BJP demands resignation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP demands resignation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought immediate resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asserting that attempts were made to destroy the evidence in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at R.G. At a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said women in West Bengal under Ms. Banerjee as the Chief Minister were not feeling …

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder: BJP alleges delay in investigation
4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder: BJP alleges delay in investigation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday attacked the West Bengal government, alleging delay and mishandling of the Kolkata trainee doctor’s alleged rape and murder case. Doctors and nursing staff participate in a huge mass rally near RG Kar Medical College and Hospital protesting against rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata “The first 48 hours following …

Karnataka High Court directs govt. and police to consider BJP’s representation seeking permission and protection for its padayatra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court directs govt. and police to consider BJP’s representation seeking permission and protection for its padayatra

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government and the Police Department to pass appropriate orders on the presentations submitted by the Bharatiya Janata Party seeking permission for taking out a padayatra from Kengeri in Bengaluru to Mysuru, from August 3 to 10, and extend police protection as per the law. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar passed the interim …

2018 Firing At Anti-Sterlite Protests | Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order For Probe Into Assets Of Police & Govt Officials
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2018 Firing At Anti-Sterlite Protests | Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order For Probe Into Assets Of Police & Govt Officials

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on August 2 stayed the Madras High Court order which directed a fresh investigation by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti–Corruption into the assets of the police and government officials accused in the 2018 Thoothukudi Police Firing at the anti-Sterlite protests. On July 15 the High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Discharge Alleged LeT Operative Booked For Conspiring To Kill Hindu Leaders, Govt Officials
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Discharge Alleged LeT Operative Booked For Conspiring To Kill Hindu Leaders, Govt Officials

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has refused to discharge an alleged member of the banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, who was charged for conspiring to kill Hindu leaders and government officials in 2012. A division bench of Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar and Justice JM Khazi dismissed the petition filed by Dr. Sabeel Ahmed @ Motu Doctor, who challenged the Sessions court order, …

Karnataka High Court notice to State govt on Union Bank of India’s plea for transfer of Maharshi Valmiki Corporation’s multi-crore scam probe to CBI
5 months ago

Karnataka High Court notice to State govt on Union Bank of India’s plea for transfer of Maharshi Valmiki Corporation’s multi-crore scam probe to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of notice to the State government on a petition filed by the Union Bank of India seeking a direction to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation the investigation being carried out by the State police into the multi-crore financial scam at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Welfare Development Corporation. …

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Death Of Former TN CM Jayalalithaa
5 months, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Death Of Former TN CM Jayalalithaa

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has issued notice to the Central Government and State Government in a plea seeking a CBI inquiry into the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The bench of Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq issued notice to the authorities on a plea filed by Advocate Ramkumar Adithyan. In his petition, …

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence
5 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a four-hour sit-in demonstration with a group of around BJP 300 workers outside Raj Bhavan on Sunday against the post-poll violence allegedly by the Trinamul Congress in the state. Mr Adhikari however announced the plan of a new agitation by the BJP on July 21, the day when TMC holds …

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