Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal
3 months, 4 weeks 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 Act-related cases and was an attempt to inculcate fear among judicial officers to extract favourable orders. West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Sukanta Majumdar said that even judges were not safe in West Bengal, and wrote a letter to Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal, urging that the Minister should take steps to ensure the independence of the judiciary. “I have written to Hon’ble Minister Shri @arjunrammeghwal, raising concerns about the security of district court judges in West Bengal.

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‘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 …

'Bengal Govt Shall Observe Necessary Restraint': Top 10 Supreme Court Quotes In Kolkata Doctor Murder Case
4 months, 3 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 …

'Constitutional transgression': Bengal Raj Bhavan objects to Mamata's Bangladesh vow
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Constitutional transgression': Bengal Raj Bhavan objects to Mamata's Bangladesh vow

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has sought a report from chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her statement that she would offer shelter to the ‘helpless people’ from Bangladesh, which has been witnessing violent student-led protests against reservations in its civil services, the Raj Bhavan has said. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan Media Cell reminded the West …

Bengal govt sets up committee to review new criminal laws
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal govt sets up committee to review new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The West Bengal government has set up a seven-member committee headed by a retired judge of the Calcutta high court to review the three new criminal laws. “The state government is pleased hereby to constitute a committee for reviewing the said criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023,” …

'Will Sharia Law be Applied in West Bengal...': BJP Slams TMC MLA's 'Muslim Rashtra' Comment
6 months, 1 week ago

'Will Sharia Law be Applied in West Bengal...': BJP Slams TMC MLA's 'Muslim Rashtra' Comment

News 18  

West Bengal BJP on Monday slammed the ruling Trinamool Congress for its MLA’s “Muslim Rashtra” comment. “Has TMC declared West Bengal to be a Muslim Rashtra wherein the rule of Sharia will be applied?” After a chilling video of a couple being thrashed by a man surfaced from north Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur district, Chopra MLA Hamidul Rahaman said: “In Our …

West Bengal Governor orders police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises | Here's Why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor orders police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises | Here's Why

India TV News  

Amid escalating tensions over post-poll violence in the state, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday ordered city personnel deployed in the Raj Bhavan premises to immediately vacate the area so that it can be converted into a 'Jan Manch'. "The governor has directed police officers deployed inside Raj Bhavan, including the 'officer-in-charge', to immediately vacate the premises," …

West Bengal Governor writes to CM over police disallowing post-poll violence 'victims' from entering Raj Bhavan
6 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor writes to CM over police disallowing post-poll violence 'victims' from entering Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on June 14 wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking to know on what ground the police had stopped alleged victims of post-poll violence from entering the Raj Bhavan despite his office issuing necessary permission for it. Mr. Bose also visited Maheshwari Bhawan in Burrabazar and met people affected by violence in the …

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports
7 months ago

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Incidents of post-poll violence poured in from several pockets of West Bengal, including Asansol, Howrah, Bhangar, Ghatal, Konnanar, Basirhat, Jhargram and Kolkata. A BJP office allegedly set on fire amid post-poll violence in West Bengal In most of the alleged incidents, it was the Bharatiya Janata Party workers who said that they were targeted and their houses and shops …

'Surgical strikes' by central agencies must to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh
9 months ago

'Surgical strikes' by central agencies must to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh believes that under the TMC regime, West Bengal is sitting on a ticking time bomb and security and central agencies need to conduct "surgical strikes" to curb anti-national activities in the bordering state. The former state BJP president said, "There exists an anti-national chain in West Bengal, encompassing not only terror modules but also …

‘Even if 1% is true…’: Calcutta HC pulls up West Bengal govt on Sandeshkhali violence
9 months ago

‘Even if 1% is true…’: Calcutta HC pulls up West Bengal govt on Sandeshkhali violence

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, while hearing the pleas that sought a probe into sexual harassment and alleged land grabbing, extortion and sexual crimes against local women by Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, expressed its discontent over the issue before the bench. The bench was hearing arguments seeking an independent probe into the harassment of women by Shahjahan and …

Election Commission to deploy additional forces in Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls
10 months ago

Election Commission to deploy additional forces in Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls

India Today  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission has sought the deployment of 150 companies of the Central Armed Police Force in West Bengal. The 100 companies set to move to West Bengal would include 50 from the Border Security Force, 20 from the Central Reserve Police Force, 10 from the Central Industrial Security Force, 10 from the Indo-Tibetan …

Mamata Banerjee says Bengal safest for women, day after PM Modi's attack over Sandeshkhali
10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee says Bengal safest for women, day after PM Modi's attack over Sandeshkhali

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading false information about Sandeshkhali, where women have accused TMC leaders of sexually abusing them, and asserted that the state is the safest place in the country for women. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leads a procession on the eve of International Women's Day in …

BJP slams West Bengal govt for opposing HC's decision on Shajahan Sheikh
10 months ago

BJP slams West Bengal govt for opposing HC's decision on Shajahan Sheikh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday dubbed it as a matter of "great shame" that the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal was opposing the Calcutta High Court order to hand over the custody of suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh to the CBI in the ED officers attack case. Addressing a press conference, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the …

DC Edit | Sandeshkhali: Bengal govt has a lot to answer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Sandeshkhali: Bengal govt has a lot to answer

Deccan Chronicle  

The clarification given by the Calcutta high court that there is no court order stopping the West Bengal police from taking action based on complaints lodged by the women of Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas against Trinamul Congress zilla parishad member Shahjahan Sheikh has exposed the foot-dragging of the state government when it comes to arresting the now-absconding leader. …

West Bengal govt taking action in Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders
10 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal govt taking action in Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leaders on Tuesday said the party-led government in West Bengal is taking action on allegations of sexual atrocities and land grab in Sandeshkhali, and hit out at BJP leader and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai terming his letter seeking action in the matter a "gimmick". Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Trinamool Congress …

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday slammed the West Bengal government over the ongoing Sandeshkhali unrest, saying “there is no democracy in West Bengal”. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Trivedi in a press conference targeted the chief minister, saying that the state under Mamata Banerjee’s rule has become inhuman and insensitive. Sandeshkhali, …

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 …

Congress calls for president's rule in Bengal over ED attack amid '2-seat' rift with Mamata Banerjee's TMC
1 year ago

Congress calls for president's rule in Bengal over ED attack amid '2-seat' rift with Mamata Banerjee's TMC

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The rift in the INDIA bloc in West Bengal appeared to be widening on Friday, as the Congress demanded that President's rule be imposed in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state. West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and chief minister Mamata Banerjee. On Thursday, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury claimed the TMC is willing to concede only two seats in Bengal for …

BJP asks poll body to remove Bengal police chief over pre-poll violence remarks
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP asks poll body to remove Bengal police chief over pre-poll violence remarks

India Today  

Ahead of the July 8 West Bengal panchayat polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shishir Bajoria wrote to the State Election Commission on Thursday, asking for the removal of the state police chief for his statements on the deaths in the Bengal pre-poll violence. Just because two or three incidents of extreme violence have occurred, it does not mean that …

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore

Hindustan Times  

A day after four persons were killed in clashes across West Bengal where panchayat elections are due on July 8, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited one of the violence-hit areas near Kolkata on Friday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose The governor said that political violence will not be tolerated, asserting that “there will be action and no alibi for …

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose

The Hindu  

Amid reports of violence during preparations for the local body elections in West Bengal, its Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on June 12 warned that no violence will be tolerated, and urged all stakeholders to ensure peace and harmony in society. "The elections in West Bengal will be conducted peacefully, and no violence will be tolerated", Mr. Bose told PTI in …

West Bengal: Cops resist state BJP President Majumdar to visit violence-hit Shibpur in Howrah
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal: Cops resist state BJP President Majumdar to visit violence-hit Shibpur in Howrah

India TV News  

West Bengal: West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday morning was stopped by cops to visit violence-hit Shibpur in Howrah. There should be a CBI inquiry into the incident," said West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar. Majumdar's attack on CM Mamata Banerjee Sukanta Majumdar after being stopped from meeting victims of Shibpur violence in Howrah said that …

West Bengal governor condemns attack on Union minister’s convoy
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal governor condemns attack on Union minister’s convoy

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday condemned the attack on the convoy of Union minister of state for home, Nisith Pramanik, in Cooch Behar on Saturday and said “anti-social elements which try to take law into their hands will be dealt with sternly”. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. According to a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, the …

Will not be a 'mute witness': Bengal Guv seeks report over attack on Nisith Pramanik's convoy
1 year, 10 months ago

Will not be a 'mute witness': Bengal Guv seeks report over attack on Nisith Pramanik's convoy

India Today  

Terming the attack on Union Minister Nisith Pramanik "deplorable", West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said he will not be a "mute witness" to deterioration of law and order as he sought an action taken report from the state government. "The Governor will not be a mute witness to any deterioration of Law and Order anywhere, anytime in …

Civil Society Committee to visit West Bengal to ascertain Human Rights violations
2 years ago

Civil Society Committee to visit West Bengal to ascertain Human Rights violations

Op India  

A Civil society committee having a retired judge, former IPS, journalist, and eminent lawyers as its members has constituted a fact-finding committee to ascertain the facts allegedly leading to Human right violation and violence in the State of West Bengal. ‘Lawyers for Justice’ group claims that it had received several complaints from victims of such atrocities to visit West Bengal …

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 …

West Bengal: BJP leader wields trishul, warns Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal: BJP leader wields trishul, warns Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress

Firstpost  

Referring to Trinamool Congress workers as ‘servants’ of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader recalled his victory against the West Bengal chief minister in the Nandigram constituency during the assembly polls last year Durgapur : Wielding a ’trishul’ while attending a Jagaddhatri Puja function at Durgapur in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari issued a threat …

West Bengal Rampage: Is TMC Government Sowing the Seeds of India’s Partition in 21st Century? - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal Rampage: Is TMC Government Sowing the Seeds of India’s Partition in 21st Century? - News18

News 18  

On October 9, Hindu households were ransacked, vehicles razed, and shops torched by the so-called oppressed Muslim minority in Mominpur, Dompara, and areas of West Bengal’s Ekbalpur, Kolkata over desecration of their flag. Consequently, the West Bengal Police imposed section 144 for two days in the Ekbalpur region of the state for two days starting October 10. The Calcutta High …

Bengal govt 'completely failed to maintain law & order' in Howrah, says BJP MP; asks Amit Shah to deploy central forces
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengal govt 'completely failed to maintain law & order' in Howrah, says BJP MP; asks Amit Shah to deploy central forces

Firstpost  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from West Bengal accused Trinamool Congress-led state government of allowing the violence in Howrah district to spiral for vested political interests Kolkata: Bharatiya Janata Party MP from West Bengal, Saumitra Khan, on Saturday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding immediate deployment of central forces in violence-hit Howrah district which had witnessed arson over controversial …

Bengal: Fresh Clash Between Police And Protestors In Howrah. BJP MP Urges Amit Shah To Deploy Central Forces
2 years, 7 months ago

Bengal: Fresh Clash Between Police And Protestors In Howrah. BJP MP Urges Amit Shah To Deploy Central Forces

ABP News  

New Delhi: Fresh clash broke out between the police and a group of protesters at Panchla Bazaar in West Bengal's Howrah on Saturday. Police used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd as protesters pelt stones after yesterday's Violent protests over controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Police use tear gas shells to disperse them as protesters pelt …

'Judiciary' last resort to 'save West Bengal': BJP co-incharge Amit Malviya
2 years, 7 months ago

'Judiciary' last resort to 'save West Bengal': BJP co-incharge Amit Malviya

India TV News  

Highlights Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that judiciary is the last resort to save Bengal BJP was hitting out at Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee through this comment Earlier, Abhishek Banerjee launched scathing attack on section of judiciary in the state Hitting out at Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee for his comment, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said …

West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI in recruitment scam
2 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI in recruitment scam

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress government is feeling the heat of the alleged irregularities in recruitment carried by the West Bengal School Service Commission with senior Minister Partha Chatterjee on Wednesday appearing before the Central Bureau of Investigation. Earlier in the day, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of Calcutta High Court directed Mr. Chatterjee, Minister of Industries and Commerce and secretary-general of the State’s …

West Bengal post-poll violence | Lawyers' group to meet President Ram Nath Kovind; take out protest march on April 29
2 years, 8 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 …

Karnataka HC Judges Who Gave Hijab Verdict To Be Given Y Security After 2 Arrested for Death Threats
2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka HC Judges Who Gave Hijab Verdict To Be Given Y Security After 2 Arrested for Death Threats

News 18  

Judges who delivered the Hijab verdict will be given Y-category security after threats and derogatory remarks were passed against them in Tamil Nadu, said Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday. Two people have been arrested in connection with issuing death threats to the Special Bench judges of the Karnataka High Court who dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls
2 years, 10 months ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition field by the Bhartiya Janata Party party leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee seeking deployment of Central Forces in the West Bengal local polls.A bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant dismissed the special leave petition filed against the decision of the Calcutta High Court which had declined to. On …

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces
3 years, 1 month ago

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces

Live Law  

The Bhartiya Janta Party has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the State Functionaries in West Bengal to produce a comprehensive action plan and deploy sufficient Central Police forces to ensure that free and fair Municipal Elections are held in Kolkata.A request for urgent listing of the case was made on Tuesday by Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy …

Kailash Vijayvargiya Alleges 'Nexus' between Anti-Social Elements, Police and Politicians in Bengal
3 years, 2 months ago

Kailash Vijayvargiya Alleges 'Nexus' between Anti-Social Elements, Police and Politicians in Bengal

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya here on Saturday alleged that there is a nexus of anti-social elements, police and politicians. Soon after the Supreme Court relief in the sexual exploitation charges, Vijayvargiya, who reached the city on Saturday, mounted a scathing assault on the Mamata Banerjee government of West Bengal. As far as Uttar Pradesh polls are concerned, …

Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar provided Z category security
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar provided Z category security

Op India  

Newly-appointed West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar has been accorded ‘Z’ category’ security cover by the central government in wake of the alleged threat on the life of the BJP leaders and workers in the state. The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the Central Industrial Security Force to provide round the clock security to Sukanta Majumdar who recently replaced …

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 …

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment
3 years, 5 months ago

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment

Live Law  

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on a batch of petitions pertaining to the alleged post-poll violence in the State of West Bengal. Submissions on behalf of the State of West Bengal: NHRC committee members were politically motivated Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing on behalf of the Director-General of Police, West Bengal submitted before the Court that the …

Law Of Ruler Instead Of Rule Of Law: NHRC Signals Police Complicity & State Apathy, Recommends CBI Investigation In West Bengal Post Poll Violence
3 years, 5 months ago

Law Of Ruler Instead Of Rule Of Law: NHRC Signals Police Complicity & State Apathy, Recommends CBI Investigation In West Bengal Post Poll Violence

Live Law  

According to the directions of a five-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, the National Human Rights Commission constituted a committee for examining complaints filed by persons displaced during post-poll violence in West Bengal. Justice Arun Mishra, the Chairperson of NHRC, constituted a six-member team headed by Ravi Jain to examine all cases of post-poll violence received by NHRC and …

Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders Bengal govt to register all cases, provide medical treatment to victims
3 years, 6 months ago

Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders Bengal govt to register all cases, provide medical treatment to victims

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the police in West Bengal to register the cases of all victims of post-poll violence. The chief secretary of West Bengal has been directed to preserve all documents related to post-poll violence in West Bengal. A bunch plea was filed accordingly, following which the Calcutta High Court had directed the National Human Rights Commission …

President's rule in Bengal? SC seeks response from Centre, Mamata govt and EC
3 years, 6 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 …

Post Poll Violence In West Bengal- Calcutta HC Directs NHRC, NCW, Etc To Forward Affected Persons' Complaint To State DGP
3 years, 7 months ago

Post Poll Violence In West Bengal- Calcutta HC Directs NHRC, NCW, Etc To Forward Affected Persons' Complaint To State DGP

Live Law  

Dealing with a clutch of Public Interest Litigation petition seeking urgent reliefs in relation to the State of West Bengal in view of the widespread violence and which erupted in the aftermath of the assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed,"If any person has suffered on account of post-poll violence, he shall be at liberty to file a …

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, 8 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 …

MHA asks West Bengal Govt to submit report on post-poll violence
3 years, 8 months ago

MHA asks West Bengal Govt to submit report on post-poll violence

Op India  

As violence sweeps West Bengal following the victory of TMC in the state assembly elections, the Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for a report on post-election violence targeting opposition political workers in the state. MHA has asked West Bengal Government for a report on the post election violence targeting opposition political workers in the …

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on post-election violence
3 years, 8 months ago

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on post-election violence

India Today  

The West Bengal Assembly election has been mired in violence with continued reports of attack on party members and there has been an escalation since poll results were declared on May 2. INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE IN WEST BENGAL A local BJP leader claimed that TMC activists set fire to the BJP’s party office in Arambagh shortly after the defeat of …

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