Routine Transfer Of Cases To CBI Overburdens It, Demoralises State Police Officers : Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Routine Transfer Of Cases To CBI Overburdens It, Demoralises State Police Officers : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently observed that routine transfer of cases from state authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation overburdens 'premier investigating agency' of the country and has a 'very serious demoralizing impact' on officers of the state police.The observation came while the Court was dealing with State of West Bengal's challenge to a Calcutta High Court order,. The Supreme Court recently observed that routine transfer of cases from state authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation overburdens 'premier investigating agency' of the country and has a 'very serious demoralizing impact' on officers of the state police. The observation came while the Court was dealing with State of West Bengal's challenge to a Calcutta High Court order, which directed CBI probe into 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. "Routine entrustment of investigation of matters to CBI not only leads to burden on the premier investigating agency of the country, it has very serious demoralizing impact on the officers of the state police", recorded the bench of Justices Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan in its order, constituting a Special Investigation Team of senior state police officers not belonging to the state to proceed further with the investigation.

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Accused Having Ties With Ruling Political Party Not Ground To Transfer Probe From State Agency To CBI: Kerala HC In ADM Naveen Babu's Case
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Accused Having Ties With Ruling Political Party Not Ground To Transfer Probe From State Agency To CBI: Kerala HC In ADM Naveen Babu's Case

Live Law  

While refusing to order CBI probe into former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu's death, the Kerala High Court today observed that accused merely having ties with the ruling political dispensation is not ground to transfer investigation from the hands of the State investigation agency. the transfer of investigation from the State Investigating Agency to the CBI should be directed by the …

CBI Doesn't Need State Govt's Consent To Register FIR Under Central Law Against Central Govt Employee Posted In That State : Supreme Court
5 days, 21 hours ago

CBI Doesn't Need State Govt's Consent To Register FIR Under Central Law Against Central Govt Employee Posted In That State : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on December 2 held that the Central Bureau of Investigation does not require permission from the State Government to register a First Information Report under the Central Legislation against a Central Government employee just because the employee happens to work within the territory of a particular State.In this case, two FIRs were registered against. The Supreme Court …

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law  

In pleas challenging withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court today expressed disinclination to pass any interim order regarding ongoing investigation by Karnataka Lokayukta.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter, arising out of. In pleas challenging …

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
1 month 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 Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI
1 month ago

SC transfers criminal cases against Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday directed the transfer of two criminal cases against West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The decision was made following a petition by Bose, who argued that the ongoing investigations by the state police were politically motivated and biased due to …

SC transfers criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader to CBI
1 month 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 …

SC agrees to examine CBI plea to transfer Yasin Malik’s trial from Jammu
1 month, 1 week ago

SC agrees to examine CBI plea to transfer Yasin Malik’s trial from Jammu

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation’s plea to transfer the trial of Yasin Malik, a terror convict and former Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front chief, from a Jammu court to Delhi. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta and advocate Rajat Nair, representing CBI, brought on record the agency’s application in the light of a Jammu …

Supreme Court scraps CBI probe, sets up SIT to investigate Bengal torture charge
1 month, 2 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 …

Supreme Court scraps CBI probe, sets up SIT to investigate Bengal torture charge
1 month, 2 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. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The top court’s order scraps the Calcutta high …

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

'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, 2 weeks 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 …

Lawyer Cannot Be Booked For Asking On-Duty CBI Officers For Their Identity Cards: Bombay High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lawyer Cannot Be Booked For Asking On-Duty CBI Officers For Their Identity Cards: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

An advocate cannot be booked for 'obstructing' a government servant from discharging his duty, just because he asks a team of CBI officers, conducting raid/search operations, to show their Identity Cards, the Bombay High Court held on Thursday.Single-judge Justice Milind Jadhav discharged two advocates and a law intern, who were booked in 2007. An advocate cannot be booked for 'obstructing' …

Can Govt Counsel Appear For Accused In Criminal Cases Registered By State? Calcutta High Court Calls For Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Govt Counsel Appear For Accused In Criminal Cases Registered By State? Calcutta High Court Calls For Report

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has called for a report from the legal remembrance of the government of West Bengal on whether government retainer counsel can be allowed to appear for accused in criminal cases registered by the State.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh was hearing a case on behalf of BJP leader Arjun Singh, and recalled that even earlier when the present Advocate …

Can Govt Counsel Appear For Accused In Criminal Cases Registered By State? Calcutta High Court Calls For Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Govt Counsel Appear For Accused In Criminal Cases Registered By State? Calcutta High Court Calls For Report

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has called for a report from the legal remembrance of the government of West Bengal on whether government retainer counsel can be allowed to appear for accused in criminal cases registered by the State.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh was hearing a case on behalf of BJP leader Arjun Singh, and recalled that even earlier when the present Advocate …

RG Kar Protest : Supreme Court Stays HC Direction For CBI Probe Into Alleged Custodial Torture Of Women By Kolkata Police
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

CBI Continues Probe into Alleged Role of Others in Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI Continues Probe into Alleged Role of Others in Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to continue its probe into the brutal rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor trainee at the state government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The CBI filed a chargesheet on October 7 for alleged offences against accused Sanjoy Roy, and the top court has directed the agency …

Karnataka withdraws general consent for CBI probe in all cases
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka withdraws general consent for CBI probe in all cases

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday withdrew the general consent allowing the CBI to probe cases in the state, citing bias in favour of the Centre to target leaders from certain parties. This move comes amid shrill demands from various quarters, including the BJP, for the CBI to probe the allegedly illegal Mysore Urban Development Authority sites allotment case against …

2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka HC quashes CBI plea in Deputy CM DK Shivakumar disproportionate assets case
4 months, 1 week 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 …

CBI starts probe into RG Kar Hospital scams; raids on in Kolkata, Howrah
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI starts probe into RG Kar Hospital scams; raids on in Kolkata, Howrah

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday began investigating the alleged financial scams at Kolkata’s State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital following orders the Calcutta high court passed on Friday, officials of the federal agency said. CBI officials outside the residence of former principal of RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh in Kolkata on Sunday. Officials from the CBI’s …

Kolkata Doctor Case: CBI Interrogates Sandeep Ghosh for 112 Hours, Unsatisfied with Responses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata Doctor Case: CBI Interrogates Sandeep Ghosh for 112 Hours, Unsatisfied with Responses

ABP News  

The ongoing turmoil across the country over the rape and murder case of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's capital has intensified. On Saturday, August 24, a polygraph test was conducted on several individuals, including former RG Kar Medical College Principal Dr. Sandeep Ghosh, four doctors who were on duty at the time …

CBI takes over investigation to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI takes over investigation to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The CBI on Saturday registered a case of alleged financial irregularities at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College where a trainee doctor was found dead in a bloodied state on August 9, officials said. CBI takes over investigation to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College The agency took over the investigation from the Special Investigation Team constituted …

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into alleged financial scams at RG Kar hospital
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into alleged financial scams at RG Kar hospital

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Calcutta high court on Friday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe allegations of financial scams at Kolkata’s state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital during the tenure of former principal Dr Sandip Ghosh, who is already under the federal agency’s scanner in the August 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor. Lawyers …

'Bengal Govt Shall Observe Necessary Restraint': Top 10 Supreme Court Quotes In Kolkata Doctor Murder Case
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Kolkata murder case highlights: Bengal govt to deploy retired policemen
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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, 3 weeks 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 …

CBI Takes Over Probe Into Doctor's Rape-Murder Case, Team To Visit Kolkata Tomorrow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI Takes Over Probe Into Doctor's Rape-Murder Case, Team To Visit Kolkata Tomorrow

News 18  

Hours after the Kolkata High Court’s direction, the CBI on Tuesday took over the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run medical college in the West Bengal capital. The agency swiftly completed all formalities following the High Court order asking the state police to hand over the case documents to the central probe …

Drug Smuggling | 'NCB & State Police Embroiled In Conflict To Attribute Criminal Liability To Each Other': Rajasthan HC Transfers Case To CBI
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Drug Smuggling | 'NCB & State Police Embroiled In Conflict To Attribute Criminal Liability To Each Other': Rajasthan HC Transfers Case To CBI

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court took up a peculiar case concerning drug smuggling wherein the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Rajasthan State Police were accusing each other's officials of being involved with an accused in the case and had filed counter cases against one another. In an earlier order passed by a Coordinate Bench of the Court, the Director General of …

West Bengal's suit on CBI probe despite withdrawal of general consent maintainable: SC
5 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal's suit on CBI probe despite withdrawal of general consent maintainable: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held as maintainable a suit filed by the West Bengal government which alleged that the CBI was continue probes into various cases despite the state's withdrawal of general consent on November 16, 2018.A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta said the state's suit shall proceed in accordance with law on …

SC rejects WB govt's plea against HC order directing CBI probe into allegations in Sandeshkhali
6 months ago

SC rejects WB govt's plea against HC order directing CBI probe into allegations in Sandeshkhali

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court's order which directed a CBI investigation into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. While hearing the plea on April 29, the apex court asked the West Bengal government as to why the state should …

Calcutta High Court extends central forces tenure in WB
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court extends central forces tenure in WB

Op India  

On 12th June, the Calcutta High Court issued an interim order extending the tenure of Central Forces deployed in Mamata Banerjee-ruled West Bengal given post-poll violence rampant in the state. #BREAKING No Place For Violence In Democratic Polity: Calcutta High Court Extends Tenure Of Central Forces Deployed In WB Due To Allegations Of Post-Poll Violence | ⁦@Srinjoy77⁩#LokSabhaElections2024 #PostPollViolencehttps://t.co/3i9Vq8TWhd — Live …

CBI is independent body, not under control of Union of India: Centre tells SC
8 months ago

CBI is independent body, not under control of Union of India: Centre tells SC

Op India  

The Central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation is an independent body and is not under the control of the Union of India and opposed West Bengal’s suit against the Centre over the CBI probes in the State. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, raised preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by …

CBI not under control of Union of India: Centre in Supreme Court
8 months, 1 week ago

CBI not under control of Union of India: Centre in Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation is not under “control” of the Union of India, the central government told the Supreme Court on Thursday, while raising preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by West Bengal on the agency continuing with its probe in several cases without seeking the state's prior approval. Article 131, which deals with the apex court's jurisdiction in …

Supreme Court slams WB government for challenging CBI probe in Sandeshkhali case
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court slams WB government for challenging CBI probe in Sandeshkhali case

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India pulled up the West Bengal government for opposing the CBI investigation into the Sandeshkhali issue. Notably, the West Bengal government has filed a Special Leave Petition against the Calcutta High Court’s judgment that directed the CBI to investigate the allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. While the bench expressed reservations about …

'How can government protect individual interest?' Supreme Court raps Bengal on Sandeshkhali
8 months, 1 week ago

'How can government protect individual interest?' Supreme Court raps Bengal on Sandeshkhali

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded the West Bengal government for opposing the CBI investigation into the Sandeshkhali issue and questioned how a state government can approach the top court to protect the interests of an individual. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta refused to issue any stay on the High Court's order directing a CBI …

Bengal School Recruitment Scam Case: Calcutta High Court To Deliver Verdict On Monday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal School Recruitment Scam Case: Calcutta High Court To Deliver Verdict On Monday

ABP News  

Kolkata, Apr 20 The Calcutta High Court will on Monday pronounce its judgement on petitions and appeals relating to alleged irregularities in the selection of candidates in West Bengal government- The CBI, which investigated the case on an order of the high court, arrested former state education minister Partha Chatterjee and some functionaries who held positions in the West Bengal …

Calcutta HC pulls Bengal Chief Secretary for delay in granting prosecution sanction in school job scam
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Calcutta HC pulls Bengal Chief Secretary for delay in granting prosecution sanction in school job scam

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Calcutta HC pulled up West Bengal Chief Secretary BP Gopalika over the delay in sanctioning prosecution in the ‘cash for jobs’ scam. The court rapped the Chief Secretary asking, “Is there any ‘level playing field’ for prosecution agencies in West Bengal?” The division bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Gaurang Kanth is jointly hearing the bail prayers …

CBI Takes Over Investigation Into Veterinary Student's Death, Kerala High Court Closes Father's Plea
9 months ago

CBI Takes Over Investigation Into Veterinary Student's Death, Kerala High Court Closes Father's Plea

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has closed the plea moved by Jayaprakash T, father of deceased Sidharthan J S based on the submission that the Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that the Union Government had issued a notification under section 5 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act entrusting the investigation with …

SC dismisses Delhi HC verdict, orders CBI probe into death of Manipuri woman
9 months, 1 week ago

SC dismisses Delhi HC verdict, orders CBI probe into death of Manipuri woman

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 Unresolved crimes tend to erode public trust in the institutions which have been established for maintaining law and order, the Supreme Court has said while directing a CBI probe into the death of a 25-year-old Manipuri woman who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented house in south Delhi in 2013. The deceased woman's …

SC dismisses West Bengal’s challenge to Calcutta HC’s transfer of probe into the attack on ED’s team at Sandeshkhali to CBI
9 months, 4 weeks ago

SC dismisses West Bengal’s challenge to Calcutta HC’s transfer of probe into the attack on ED’s team at Sandeshkhali to CBI

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 11 rejected a petition filed by the State of West Bengal challenging a Calcutta High Court order transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into an attack on a team of Directorate of Enforcement officers at Sandeshkhali on January 5. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, however, ordered expunging certain remarks and observations made against …

Sandeshkhali: West Bengal Moves SC Against Calcutta HC Order Directing CBI probe In Attack On ED Officials
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali: West Bengal Moves SC Against Calcutta HC Order Directing CBI probe In Attack On ED Officials

ABP News  

The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court order tranfering probe in attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The high court has also asked the West Bengal police to handover all papers concerning the matter to the CBI, as well as the custody of prime accused Shahjahan …

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI
10 months ago

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday was told by ASG SV Raju that the State police, which had arrested Shahjahan Sheikh-prime accused in the unrest in Sandeshkhali, was attempting to frustrate the investigation since they were in collusion with the accused.Counsel prayed that the investigation into the attacks on the ED officials at Sandeshkhali, be transferred to the Central Bureau …

Post-poll violence case: Supreme Court refuses to pass order on urgent listing of West Bengal Govt's suit against CBI probe
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Post-poll violence case: Supreme Court refuses to pass order on urgent listing of West Bengal Govt's suit against CBI probe

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on February 21 refused to pass an order on an urgent listing of a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal Government that has accused the CBI of going ahead with its probe in post-poll violence cases, without securing the prerequisite nod from the State under the law. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing in the matter on behalf …

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka HC defers hearing on pleas in Shivakumar’s disproportionate asset case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC defers hearing on pleas in Shivakumar’s disproportionate asset case

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court The Karnataka high court on Monday deferred the hearing on the petitions filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal regarding the withdrawal of consent for the investigation against deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, said senior counsel. The Karnataka government’s decision to revoke the previously granted consent to CBI …

Contain indiscipline at Calcutta High Court with an iron hand
11 months, 1 week ago

Contain indiscipline at Calcutta High Court with an iron hand

New Indian Express  

A dramatic takedown in the Calcutta High Court brought the higher judiciary under a cloud last week and forced Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to suo motu set up a five-member Constitution bench to stem the rot. It all began with Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay ordering a CBI probe into an alleged medical seat scam using fake ST certificates …

West Bengal: 285 police inspectors transferred in massive reshuffle in state
11 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: 285 police inspectors transferred in massive reshuffle in state

India TV News  

West Bengal news: West Bengal authorities have transferred at least 285 inspector-ranking officers across the state ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The West Bengal government on December 27 appointed former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar as the state's new Director General and Inspector General of Police. "The Governor is pleased to order that Shri Rajeev Kumar, IPS, Principal …

'Lightly' Interfering In State's Investigation May Disrupt Co-operative Federalism: Calcutta HC Stays Order For CBI Probe Into Medical College Admissions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Lightly' Interfering In State's Investigation May Disrupt Co-operative Federalism: Calcutta HC Stays Order For CBI Probe Into Medical College Admissions

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has recently stayed an order by a single bench for the immediate transfer of a probe being conducted by the State into the admission of reserved category candidates into medical colleges based on allegedly improperly issued caste certificates to the Central Bureau of Investigation.A single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had initially directed for the probe. …

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