Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Directions For Conduct Of "Free & Fair" Elections In West Bengal; Protect Opposition Party Workers & Leaders
4 years ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Directions For Conduct Of "Free & Fair" Elections In West Bengal; Protect Opposition Party Workers & Leaders

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed in Supreme Court seeking conduct of "free and fair" elections in the state of West Bengal.Filed of behalf of petitioner Puneet Kaur Dhanda, the plea seeks issuance of directins to the Election Commission of India to submit a detailed report regarding bogus voters in the State of West Bengal also to direct the EC to take appropriate action in removal. Filed of behalf of petitioner Puneet Kaur Dhanda, the plea seeks issuance of directins to the Election Commission of India to submit a detailed report regarding bogus voters in the State of West Bengal also to direct the EC to take appropriate action in removal of "bogus voters" from the voters list. In this context, it seeks, "Issue appropriate writ or direction to the Director, CBI to conduct a detailed investigation in the cases involving killings of opposition party workers and leaders in the state of West Bengal if the report submitted by DGP, West Beganl not found satisfactory to this Hon'ble Court" - Plea in SC It is stated that as the continuous violation of fundamental rights, statutory rights and human rights in the State of West Bengal has reached its zenith and the State government and its police machinery is involved in such violations, no steps to prevent such violation of fundamental, statutory and human rights is being taken by the State government rather it is the State government and its machinery which is responsible for such brutal violation of rights in the State of West Bengal. "Issue an appropriate writ or order or direction to the Union Home Secretary to ensure proper security in assembly elections of West Bengal by deployment of paramilitary forces in the state to ensure free and fair elections in the state of West Bengal" - Plea in SC Additionally, it is prayed that in case there is any dereliction of duty by senior officers in protection of BJP Party president who was attacked in West Bengal in the state, strict action should be taken against them.

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‘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 …

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 …

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.” …

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions have escalated in Uttar Pradesh following the encounter of Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has sparked outrage, with Mangesh Yadav's family accusing the police of brutality and questioning the fairness of the encounter. He emphasized that the tears of Mangesh Yadav's family raise a crucial question for the entire nation: "Who decides who lives and who dies— …

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 …

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 …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases
10 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases

Op India  

On Wednesday, February 14, the Supreme Court stayed the ongoing proceedings in various trial courts across West Bengal related to the heinous cases of murder, rape and crime against women and other human rights violations that happened in West Bengal in May 2021 after TMC returned to power. A single-judge bench of Justice Sanjay Karol issued the judgment in response …

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today took up a PIL upon directions of the Supreme Court, pertaining to registration of FIRs and initiation of criminal proceedings against BJP's Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari. Mukherji, which had lifted a stay on coercive action against Adhikari, and directed the West Bengal police to register an FIR for his comments during …

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Plea Seeking Ban On Convicted Persons From Forming Political Party Till August
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Plea Seeking Ban On Convicted Persons From Forming Political Party Till August

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, deferred the hearing of the plea involving interpretation of Section 29A of the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 as to whether the Election Commission of India is empowered to de-recognise political parties formed by convicted persons. At the outset, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, petitioner-in-person, apprised the Bench that there is a vacuum in the RP …

Karnataka Polls: 30% Congress, BJP Candidates Face Serious Charges; 42% Are Crorepatis
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Polls: 30% Congress, BJP Candidates Face Serious Charges; 42% Are Crorepatis

News 18  

At least 22% of the candidates contesting the Karnataka polls are facing criminal cases and 16% have serious criminal cases against them, according to the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms and Karnataka Election Watch released on Wednesday. 55% CONGRESS, 43% BJP CANDIDATES FACE CRIMINAL CASES The report shows that around 31% candidates from the Congress and 30% from …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea of 14 parties alleging misuse of CBI, ED
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea of 14 parties alleging misuse of CBI, ED

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea jointly filed by 14 parties, led by Congress, alleging arbitrary arrests of Opposition leaders by central probe agencies, and seeking fresh guidelines governing the arrest and remand. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala said that “laying down general guidelines without having relation to …

Supreme Court to hear Opposition plea against ED, CBI arrests on Wednesday
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Opposition plea against ED, CBI arrests on Wednesday

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI; The Supreme Court is due to hear on Wednesday a plea moved jointly by the Congress and 13 other Opposition parties against the alleged arbitrary arrest of their leaders by Central investigative agencies like the ED and the CBI. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala will hear the plea on April 5, which alleges coercive criminal processes against Opposition political …

95% Of Political Leaders Investigated By CBI & ED Are Opposition Leaders : Non-BJP Parties Tell Supreme Court
1 year, 9 months ago

95% Of Political Leaders Investigated By CBI & ED Are Opposition Leaders : Non-BJP Parties Tell Supreme Court

Live Law  

In a significant step, fourteen political parties approached the Supreme Court against the alleged use of central investigating agencies such as Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation in arresting opposition political leaders and other citizens exercising their fundamental right to dissent and disagree with the present Union Government. The political parties forming the Petitioners are Indian National Congress, DMK, …

14 parties, led by Cong, move Supreme Court against 'arbitrary use' of CBI, ED
1 year, 9 months ago

14 parties, led by Cong, move Supreme Court against 'arbitrary use' of CBI, ED

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen political parties, including the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party, Rashtriya Janta Dal, Trinamool Congress, and DMK on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking pre-arrest and post-arrest guidelines for the CBI and ED due to 'arbitrary arrest of opposition leaders'. The plea comes a day after a Surat court sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to 2-year jail in a 2019 …

BJP to tackle Opposition claims
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP to tackle Opposition claims

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Opposition tries to target the Narendra Modi government over the alleged misuse of the investigative agencies, the BJP has decided to take the fight to the rivals’ home turf. The BJP, sources said, will hold press conferences in at least nine states, including Telangana, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala and …

"Political Activists Have A Right To Protest Against Administration": Allahabad HC Quashes Case Against UP Minister
2 years ago

"Political Activists Have A Right To Protest Against Administration": Allahabad HC Quashes Case Against UP Minister

Live Law  

"In a democracy based on adult franchise, the political activist and other public-spirited persons would have right of protest against the Administration by staging Dharana etc. against perceived discrimination/atrocities, inaction, omission or commission of the State Authorities," the Allahabad High Court observed as it quashed a 2013 criminal case filed against the sitting minister in. against perceived discrimination/atrocities, inaction, omission …

West Bengal's Suit Against CBI's FIRs : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing To December 13
2 years, 1 month ago

West Bengal's Suit Against CBI's FIRs : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing To December 13

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday will take up the suit filed by the State of West Bengal against the raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation in relation to the post-poll violence in the State on December 13. The State government had alleged that CBI is going ahead with investigation in cases of post-poll violence without securing the per-requisite sanction …

PIL plea in HC seeks FIR against the Thackerays, Raut
2 years, 5 months ago

PIL plea in HC seeks FIR against the Thackerays, Raut

The Hindu  

A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday seeking registration of First Information Report against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut. The PIL sought a direction to restrain all the three from making any statements against the members of the legislative assembly who are …

Supreme Court ruling to decide fate of 13 pending sedition cases | Details
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court ruling to decide fate of 13 pending sedition cases | Details

India Today  

With the Supreme Court of India granting the Centre a day to take instructions on what can be done about pending cases and how the government will handle future cases, India Today takes you through some of the cases that are currently pending in various courts across the country. Among the sedition cases currently pending in various courts are: Lok …

West Bengal post-poll violence | Lawyers' group to meet President Ram Nath Kovind; take out protest march on April 29
2 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal post-poll violence | Lawyers' group to meet President Ram Nath Kovind; take out protest march on April 29

The Hindu  

A delegation of 10 advocates, who are part of an association named 'Lawyers for Justice', said on April 27 they will meet President Ram Nath Kovind on April 29 to demand justice for the victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal last year. Addressing a press conference, the association's convener Kabir Shankar Bose said a candle light tribute march has …

SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt proceeding against Haryana govt officials over public Namaz in Gurugram
2 years, 10 months ago

SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt proceeding against Haryana govt officials over public Namaz in Gurugram

Op India  

On January 31, the Supreme Court has agreed to list the plea of a former Rajya Sabha member Mohammad Adeeb seeking contempt action against top Haryana government officials for allegedly failing to ensure no disruptions in offering Friday ‘namaz’ in Gurugram. In the plea, Adeeb alleged the state government officials did not follow the 2018 judgment of the Supreme Court, …

De-Register Political Parties Which Fail To Publish Candidates' Criminal Antecedents : PIL Before Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

De-Register Political Parties Which Fail To Publish Candidates' Criminal Antecedents : PIL Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to de-register political parties which fail to publish details regarding criminal cases of its candidates. The Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has sought directions to the Election Commission of India to take steps to ensure that …

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Filed By BJP Leader To Hold Municipal Polls In State In One Phase
3 years ago

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Filed By BJP Leader To Hold Municipal Polls In State In One Phase

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday reserved judgment in the plea moved by BJP Sate vice-president Pratap Banerjee seeking direction to the West Bengal government and the State Election Commission to hold municipal polls in the State in one phase.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bhardwaj had earlier sought response from the State government. It was …

CBI lodges two more FIRs in Bengal post-poll violence cases
3 years, 3 months ago

CBI lodges two more FIRs in Bengal post-poll violence cases

Op India  

The Central Bureau of Investigation which is investigating the cases of post-poll violence and other similar offences during the assembly election in West Bengal as per an order of the Calcutta High Court, registered two more cases on Friday. Out of these two fresh cases, the first case is related to the murder of a first-time voter and BJP supporter …

CBI Makes Third Arrest in Bengal's North 24 Parganas in Post-poll Violence Case
3 years, 3 months ago

CBI Makes Third Arrest in Bengal's North 24 Parganas in Post-poll Violence Case

News 18  

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a person in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district in connection with its probe into a case of post-poll violence in the state, an agency source said on Friday. Ratan Halder, an accused in the murder of a BJP worker’s mother following the declaration of assembly election results on May 2, was apprehended from …

CBI arrests 2, files 10 more FIRs in West Bengal post-poll violence cases
3 years, 3 months ago

CBI arrests 2, files 10 more FIRs in West Bengal post-poll violence cases

Op India  

The Central Bureau of Investigation probing the West Bengal post-poll violence has registered 10 fresh FIRs in the matter, taking the total tally of FIRs registered in connection with the violence, unleashed in the state after Mamata Banerjee-led govt retained power in the state, to 21. Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a total of 21 FIRs so far in …

Bengal post-poll violence: 2 caveats filed at SC after Calcutta HC's CBI probe order
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: 2 caveats filed at SC after Calcutta HC's CBI probe order

India Today  

Within 24 hours of the Calcutta High Court's order for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged post-poll violence incidents in West Bengal, two caveats were filed back to back at the Supreme Court on Friday. The caveats, which were filed by advocates Anindya Sundar Das and Priyanka Tibrewal, came amidst heavy speculations that the West Bengal government …

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC

India Today  

In a setback to the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into murder and rape cases in alleged post-poll violence in the state. I'm sure state govt will judge the situation&take a decision to appeal to a higher court if necessary:Saugata Roy, TMC pic.twitter.com/oHdTO9PEWF — ANI August 19, 2021 The …

Decriminalisation of Indian politics: Supreme Court says political parties refusing to wake up from 'deep slumber'
3 years, 4 months ago

Decriminalisation of Indian politics: Supreme Court says political parties refusing to wake up from 'deep slumber'

Firstpost  

Cleansing the polluted stream of politics is obviously not one of the immediate concerns of the legislative branch of the government even as the nation continues to wait and is “losing patience”, said the apex court said New Delhi: Cleansing the polluted stream of politics is obviously not one of the immediate concerns of the legislative branch of the government …

West Bengal govt challenges HC order on filing all cases of post-poll violence victims
3 years, 5 months ago

West Bengal govt challenges HC order on filing all cases of post-poll violence victims

India Today  

The West Bengal government has challenged the Calcutta High Court order wherein it had asked the state police to register cases of all victims of post-poll violence. The directions were issued by the high court on the basis of the interim report submitted by the National Human Rights Commission on the post-poll violence in the state. Acting on a bunch …

President's rule in Bengal? SC seeks response from Centre, Mamata govt and EC
3 years, 5 months ago

President's rule in Bengal? SC seeks response from Centre, Mamata govt and EC

India TV News  

President's Rule in Bengal News: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking direction to the Centre to impose President's Rule in West Bengal in view of deteriorating law and order situation due to the post-poll violence which started on May 2, the day of assembly election results. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain -- appearing for petitioners Ranjana …

SC agrees to hear plea seeking President Rule in Bengal over post-poll violence, deploy armed forces
3 years, 5 months ago

SC agrees to hear plea seeking President Rule in Bengal over post-poll violence, deploy armed forces

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking direction to the Centre to impose President's Rule in West Bengal in view of the deteriorating law and order situation due to the post-poll violence which started on May 2, the day of assembly election results. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain -- appearing for petitioners Ranjana Agnihotri, a UP-based practicing …

West Bengal Post Poll Violence: Supreme Court Adjourns Plea For SIT Probe On Killings Of 2 BJP Workers To June 18
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal Post Poll Violence: Supreme Court Adjourns Plea For SIT Probe On Killings Of 2 BJP Workers To June 18

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to June 18th, the plea filed seeking CBI/SIT probe into the killings of two BJP activists allegedly at the instance of Trinamool Congress leaders during the post-poll violence.A division Bench of Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice MR Shah decided to hear the matter on June 18th, after a request regarding the same was made …

[ West Bengal Post-Poll Violence] Two Women Allegedly Gang Raped By TMC Supporters Move Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

[ West Bengal Post-Poll Violence] Two Women Allegedly Gang Raped By TMC Supporters Move Supreme Court

Live Law  

Two women, a 17 year old minor and a 64 year old woman, allegedly raped by TMC supporters/workers during post-poll violence have moved the Supreme Court seeking to be impleaded in plea filed for SIT/CBI Probe in West Bengal Post Poll Violence. The impleadment is being sought in plea which was filed seeking CBI/SIT probe into the killings of two …

Bengal rape survivors of post-poll violence narrate horror, move Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Bengal rape survivors of post-poll violence narrate horror, move Supreme Court

India Today  

Horrific details of alleged gangrape have emerged after multiple women from West Bengal, including a minor girl, moved the Supreme Court, seeking a detailed probe into incidents of violence in the state during and after the recently held assembly election. With the Supreme Court hearing petitions seeking an SIT probe into post-poll violence in Bengal, several intervention pleas have been …

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence : Supreme Court To Hear Next Week Plea For Compensation & Rehabilitation Of Victims, SIT Probe
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence : Supreme Court To Hear Next Week Plea For Compensation & Rehabilitation Of Victims, SIT Probe

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear next week a plea seeking directions to stop/prevent the alleged State- The Supreme Court will hear next week a plea seeking directions to stop/prevent the alleged State- It further prays for the formation of a Commission for rehabilitation of displaced persons, compensation for loss of family members, property, livelihood, and mental and emotional agony. As …

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
3 years, 7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

No Political Violence in Bengal Since May 9, State Govt Tells Calcutta HC
3 years, 7 months ago

No Political Violence in Bengal Since May 9, State Govt Tells Calcutta HC

News 18  

The West Bengal government on Monday told a Calcutta High Court bench that there has been no post poll political violence in the state since May 9 and assured that all steps will be taken to ensure peace in future. The PIL filed by lawyer petitioner Anindya Sundar Das raised the issue of violence taking place in various parts of …

Plea Filed Before Supreme Court Seeking Declaration That The Constitutional Machinery In West Bengal Has Broken Down
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea Filed Before Supreme Court Seeking Declaration That The Constitutional Machinery In West Bengal Has Broken Down

Live Law  

Indic Collective Trust has moved the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that the Constitutional machinery in the State of West Bengal has broken down within the meaning of Article 356 in the State. Settled by Advocate J. Sai Deepak and filed by Advocate Suvidutt M.S., the plea furthers seeks directions to the Central Government to deploy central protection forces, including …

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking CBI Inquiry Into Bengal Post-Election Violence
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking CBI Inquiry Into Bengal Post-Election Violence

Live Law  

BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia has moved the Supreme Court seeking for an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence that has erupted across West Bengal post the election results on 2May. Apart from seeking an inquiry and investigation into the "instances of rampant violence, murders and rapes that have been carried out by workers …

West Bengal Assembly Elections | 26% of candidates for Bengal phase 7 poll have criminal cases
3 years, 8 months ago

West Bengal Assembly Elections | 26% of candidates for Bengal phase 7 poll have criminal cases

The Hindu  

Almost 26% of the candidates in the fray for the seventh phase of the West Bengal Assembly election have declared criminal cases against themselves, the Association for Democratic Reforms said in a report on Monday. In its analysis of the election affidavits of all 284 candidates for the 36 constituencies in the seventh phase on April 26, the association found …

Alleged Attack On Mamata Banerjee: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks CBI Probe Into the Incident & Guidelines To Avoid Future Incidents.
3 years, 8 months ago

Alleged Attack On Mamata Banerjee: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks CBI Probe Into the Incident & Guidelines To Avoid Future Incidents.

Live Law  

Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea filed seeking directions to CBI to investigate the incident at Nandigram injuring West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on March 10th 2021.A three judge Bench led by CJI will hear the PIL filed seeking investigation into the alleged attack on CM Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram while she was in rally for filing …

West Bengal Phase III and IV: 577 Candidates In Fray, 134 With Criminal Charges
3 years, 8 months ago

West Bengal Phase III and IV: 577 Candidates In Fray, 134 With Criminal Charges

News 18  

A total of 577 candidates are trying their luck for the 75 Assembly constituencies going for polls in the third and fourth phases of West Bengal polls, with 134 having declared criminal cases against themselves and 108 facing serious charges, the West Bengal Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms said in its reports. Eight out of 31 constituencies are …

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 | 22% of candidates in phase 4 face criminal cases
3 years, 8 months ago

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 | 22% of candidates in phase 4 face criminal cases

The Hindu  

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms said 22% of the candidates in the fray for phase-IV of the West Bengal Assembly elections had declared pending criminal cases in their election affidavits. The report said 61% of the 44 BJP candidates, 73% of the 22 Communist Party of India nominees, 22% of the nine Congress candidates and 39% of …

Politicians entitled to file PILs: SC
3 years, 8 months ago

Politicians entitled to file PILs: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has said judges need not read political motives or prejudice into a PIL petition merely because the person who filed it is a politician. Persons with political affiliations are as much entitled to file a public interest litigation as any other person, a Bench led by Justice Indira Banerjee observed in a recent order. “While it is …

"PILs Cannot Be Thrown Out Only Because Petitioner Belongs To Rival Political Party": Supreme Court
3 years, 8 months ago

"PILs Cannot Be Thrown Out Only Because Petitioner Belongs To Rival Political Party": Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court has recently observed that a Public Interest Litigation cannot be thrown out only because the petitioner belongs to a rival political party. The observations have been made by the Court in its order granting interim relief to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's election agent SK Supian in relation to matter of revived FIRs against him in Nandigram violence case. …

91 with Criminal Cases, 78 with Serious Charges Contesting Phases 1, 2 of West Bengal Polls: Report
3 years, 8 months ago

91 with Criminal Cases, 78 with Serious Charges Contesting Phases 1, 2 of West Bengal Polls: Report

News 18  

Out of 362 candidates contesting 60 constituencies in phases one and two of the West Bengal Assembly polls, 91 candidates are facing criminal cases. In the data analysed, these bodies stated that while 25.13 per cent of candidates in the two phases have declared criminal charges, 21.54 per cent are facing serious criminal cases. From BJP, 11 out of 29 …

Plea In Calcutta HC Challenging WB Govt's Decision To Withdraw Cases Against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha's Bimal Gurung
3 years, 9 months ago

Plea In Calcutta HC Challenging WB Govt's Decision To Withdraw Cases Against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha's Bimal Gurung

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has been moved before the Calcutta High Court, challenging the West Bengal Government's decision to withdraw Criminal cases against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha founder president Bimal Gurung.The Plea, filed by one Ankur Sharma, a Law Graduate, and a Social Activist through Advocate Sushovon Dey, states that he is disturbed by the news of the Invocation of the. …

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