WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Issues Notice To NHRC, SLSA To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 11 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Issues Notice To NHRC, SLSA To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission and the State Legal Services Authority in connection with a prayer for forming a committee to ensure that people displaced in post-poll violence in West Bengal get to return homes and pursue work.The Court vide order dated August 19, 2021 had handed over to the Central Bureau of. The Calcutta High Court on Monday issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission and the State Legal Services Authority in connection with a prayer for forming a committee to ensure that people displaced in post-poll violence in West Bengal get to return homes and pursue work. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajrashi Bharadwaj was adjudicating upon a prayer put forward by petitioner Priyanka Tibrewal to constitute a committee of two Members, one from the NHRC and the State Human Rights Commission to address the complaints of 303 alleged victims of post-poll violence. On the last date of hearing, the Court had allowed the petitioner to implead both the NHRC and the State Human Rights Commission in the instant proceedings for the concerned purpose.

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NHRC to Hold Grievance Hearings in Remote Areas
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NHRC to Hold Grievance Hearings in Remote Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission is committed to addressing the grievances of common people who see the commission as a beacon of hope for justice. This was announced by Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi during an interaction with victims of injustice and human rights defenders at the Odisha Human Rights Conclave 2025 on Thursday. A former Chief Justice of the …

NHRC summons MoSJE secretary over transgender rights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NHRC summons MoSJE secretary over transgender rights

New Indian Express  

Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court lawyer, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC sought for personal appearance of the Authority for inordinate delay in acting over the issue and submission of compliance report. Tripathy also sought for considering the appointment of one man Commission of Inquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act by the Home …

Lagcherla attack: NHRC seeks report on ‘human rights violations’
4 months ago

Lagcherla attack: NHRC seeks report on ‘human rights violations’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Taking cognizance of a complaint lodged by the residents of Lagcherla village alleging police harassment, physical abuse and false criminal charges, following the attack on district collector and other officials, the National Human Rights Commission on Thursday issued notices to the chief secretary and DGP, directing them to file a detailed report within two weeks. Accordingly, it has issued …

NHRC issues notice to Kolkata commissioner over police action on protestors
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC issues notice to Kolkata commissioner over police action on protestors

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Kolkata police commissioner over the alleged use of ‘excessive and brutal’ force by the police on protestors during Nabanna Abhijan earlier this week. Junior doctors take part in a protest rally over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in …

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

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

Live Law  

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

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission on Saturday issued a notice to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora over the death of 12 inmates within a month in the Delhi government-run shelter home- Asha Kiran in Rohini. According to the Commission, they took suo-motu cognisance of a news report, which if true, raises a serious …

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave

The Hindu  

The National Commission of Human Rights has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government about the death of homeless people and the steps taken to prevent such incidents during the ongoing heatwave. A notice in this regard was issued …

Calcutta High Court raps West Bengal govt for failing to control post-poll violence
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court raps West Bengal govt for failing to control post-poll violence

Op India  

On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court rapped the Mamata Banerjee-led- Trinamool Congress government over post-poll violence in West Bengal. What happened after the last Assembly election, the same thing is happening this time also.” Calcutta High Court Cautions State Over Instances Of Post-Poll Violence, Directs Complaints To Be Submitted To DGP Through E-Mail | ⁦@Srinjoy77⁩#LokSabhaElections2024https://t.co/8ltQz6Dxdo — Live Law June 7, …

Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims
10 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims

Op India  

The National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi received a complaint from the Telangana Vishwa Hindu Parishad about an attack on Hindus carried out by members of the Muslim community on 13th May in broad daylight at around 12:30 pm. @VHPDigital @bjptelangnaSM @ANI pic.twitter.com/fg4F85wWeu — Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar May 16, 2024 Afterwards, on 14th May, the NHRC registered a case on …

Sandeshkhali violence | NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over human rights violations
1 year, 1 month ago

Sandeshkhali violence | NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over human rights violations

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to the West Bengal Chief Secretary and to the Director General of Police, seeking a detailed report regarding the media accounts of the harassment and sexual assault of women in Sandeshkhali, by politically connected groups. Sandeshkhali violence | NCW chairperson seeks Mamata resignation, demands President’s rule in Bengal It has …

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases
1 year, 1 month 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 …

National Commission for Scheduled Castes seeks action taken report from West Bengal on Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

National Commission for Scheduled Castes seeks action taken report from West Bengal on Sandeshkhali

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has taken suo motu cognisance of incidents in West Bengal's restive Sandeshkhali area and asked the administration to submit an action taken report within three days. In a letter addressed to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, Director General and Inspector General of Police and the District Magistrate of North 24 Parganas, the panel referred …

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations
1 year, 6 months ago

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations

The Hindu  

Hosting the 28th bi-annual APF conference at New Delhi on September 20-21 will give the NHRC a fig leaf of international legitimacy to cover up its dismal performance, the civil society groups said Members of Indian civil society condemn the Asia Pacific Forum for acceding to the National Human Rights Commission of India request to host 28th Biannual Conference in …

NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the National Human Rights Commission challenging the Calcutta High Court's judgment which set aside the NHRC's decision to appoint its observers for the panchayat elections in the State of West Bengal.On June 23, a single bench of the Calcutta High Court had set aside the NHRC direction and this was …

Why Couldn’t You Control Law & Order? Registry Flooded With Emails Alleging Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Slams SEC
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Couldn’t You Control Law & Order? Registry Flooded With Emails Alleging Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Slams SEC

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today questioned the WB State Election Commission regarding their apparent mismanagement of the Panchayat Election 2023, due to incessant barrage of complaints being received by the Court as well as its registry regarding rampant electoral malpractice and instances of deadly violence. The High Court has been facing a spathe of complaints pertaining to violence and electoral …

'Intrusion Into Exclusive Domain Of SEC': Calcutta High Court Sets Aside NHRC Order Appointing Observer To Oversee Panchayat Polls
1 year, 9 months ago

'Intrusion Into Exclusive Domain Of SEC': Calcutta High Court Sets Aside NHRC Order Appointing Observer To Oversee Panchayat Polls

Live Law  

A single-bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya observed that panchayat elections are held by the State Election Commission and "intrusion by the NHRC into the exclusive domain of the SEC" is not justified. Court observed, “Even if the NHRC feels that there may be a law and order situation during elections, it does not have the power to interdict the authority …

NHRC seeks report from DGP, Howrah police commissioner on Ram Navami violence
1 year, 11 months ago

NHRC seeks report from DGP, Howrah police commissioner on Ram Navami violence

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday took cognizance of the violence during the Ram Navami celebration in West Bengal’s Howrah and sought a report from the director general of police and the chief of Howrah city police within two weeks. “It has issued notices to the DGP, West Bengal and the commissioner of police, Howrah, directing them to enquire …

National human rights panel's notice to Bengal DGP over Ram Navami violence
1 year, 11 months ago

National human rights panel's notice to Bengal DGP over Ram Navami violence

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging an attack by miscreants on Ram Navami procession despite permission in West Bengal's Howrah district. The right's body has issued notices to the Bengal Director General of Police and the Howrah Commissioner of Police, directing them to enquire into the matter and submit a report within two weeks. …

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu
2 years ago

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu

The Hindu  

A five-member fact-finding team of the National Human Rights Commission arrived here on Tuesday to conduct an investigation into the alleged rape and torture of inmates of Anbu Jothi Ashram at Kundalapuliyur near Vikravandi in Villupuram district. The team, comprising Senior Superintendent of Police Patil Ketan Baliram; Monia Uppal; R. Santhosh Kumar; K. Biju; and Ekta Bhaudaria, visited the Government …

Take Decision Within 6 Months On Complaint Accusing West Bengal Police Of Committing Excesses In Nabanna Chalo Rally: Delhi High Court Directs NHRC
2 years ago

Take Decision Within 6 Months On Complaint Accusing West Bengal Police Of Committing Excesses In Nabanna Chalo Rally: Delhi High Court Directs NHRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the National Human Rights Commission to decide within six months a complaint filed over alleged police atrocities by the West Bengal police during Nabanna Chalo rally organised by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in October 2020.Justice Prathiba M Singh disposed of a petition moved by one Rohit Verma, a BJP volunteer, aggrieved by the Commission's …

Civil Society Committee to visit West Bengal to ascertain Human Rights violations
2 years, 3 months 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 post-poll violence | Lawyers' group to meet President Ram Nath Kovind; take out protest march on April 29
2 years, 10 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 …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Directs State Gov To Decide Plea For Compensation Of Deceased BJP Worker Abhijit Sarkar Within 2 Months
2 years, 11 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Directs State Gov To Decide Plea For Compensation Of Deceased BJP Worker Abhijit Sarkar Within 2 Months

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the State government to expeditiously decide an application for compensation moved by the family members of deceased BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar who was allegedly killed by TMC members during the violence that had allegedly taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. The parents of Sarkar had …

BREAKING| WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Constitutes 3-Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 11 months ago

BREAKING| WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Constitutes 3-Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday constituted a three member committee to conduct an enquiry into the allegation that over 303 victims have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal that had allegedly taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. It may be noted that a 5-judge Bench of the …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Asks NHRC & WBHRC If It Can Constitute Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 11 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Asks NHRC & WBHRC If It Can Constitute Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the National Human Rights Commission and the West Bengal Human Rights Commission to obtain instructions as to whether they are in a position to conduct an enquiry into the allegation that close to 303 victims have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal and have been obstructed from returning to …

Mamata Visits Birbhum, Announces Ex Gratia; NHRC Sends Notice to WB Govt
3 years ago

Mamata Visits Birbhum, Announces Ex Gratia; NHRC Sends Notice to WB Govt

The Quint  

Two days after at least eight people were killed and several others were injured in the violence in the Rampurhat area of West Bengal's Birbhum district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, 24 March, reached Bogtui village, where the incident had taken place. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice Arun Mishra took suo motu cognisance of the killings …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Allows Impleadment Of NHRC, WBHRC To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
3 years ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Allows Impleadment Of NHRC, WBHRC To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed the impleadment of the National Human Rights Commission and the State Human Rights Commission in order to constitute a two-member Committee to address the grievances of alleged victims of violence that had taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. On Thursday, the Court allowed the petitioner …

Calcutta HC orders police protection to 303 victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal
3 years ago

Calcutta HC orders police protection to 303 victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday ordered police protection for 303 victims of the alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal after Assembly elections last year. All the victims in the alleged post-poll violence case who are still homeless need to be repatriated soon, and state police should ensure that they can live their life in peace, the Chief Justice's Division …

Calcutta HC grants police protection to 303 victim of post-poll violence
3 years ago

Calcutta HC grants police protection to 303 victim of post-poll violence

Op India  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday granted police protection to 303 victims of the West Bengal post-poll violence that ensued following the victory of the TMC party in the assembly elections in May 2021, a report published by Live Law said. A Bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajrashi Bharadwaj took on record a detailed affidavit filed by …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Grants Police Protection To 303 Alleged Victims, Takes On Record Latest Status Reports Filed By CBI, SIT
3 years ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Grants Police Protection To 303 Alleged Victims, Takes On Record Latest Status Reports Filed By CBI, SIT

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday granted police protection to 303 alleged victims of violence that had taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajrashi Bharadwaj took on record a detailed affidavit filed by petitioner Priyanka Tibrewal appearing in person wherein the names and …

Violence During WB Municipal Polls: Calcutta HC Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage, Seeks Response From SEC, State Govt
3 years, 1 month ago

Violence During WB Municipal Polls: Calcutta HC Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage, Seeks Response From SEC, State Govt

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday sought response from the State Election Commission and the State government in a batch of petitions alleging that large scale violence and rigging of votes took place during the recently conducted municipal elections in West Bengal. The senior counsel further referred to the order dated December 24, 2021 wherein the Court had directed the …

Bengal post-poll violence | CBI probing 26 complaints of sexual assault
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence | CBI probing 26 complaints of sexual assault

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has so far received 29 complaints of sexual assault from the National Human Rights Commission in connection with the post-poll violence in West Bengal. Bengal violence | Supreme Court issues notice to Centre “It is clarified that the CBI had received 29 complaints of sexual assault from the NHRC, related to sexual offences, till December …

CBI probing 26 complaints of sexual assault in Bengal post-poll violence
3 years, 2 months ago

CBI probing 26 complaints of sexual assault in Bengal post-poll violence

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has so far received 29 complaints of sexual assault from the National Human Rights Commission in connection with the post-poll violence in West Bengal. “It is clarified that the CBI had received 29 complaints of sexual assault from the NHRC, related to sexual offences, till December 22, 2021,” the agency said. “Further, two complaints relating …

Bengal Post-poll Violence: HC Asks CBI to File Progress Report on Probe in December
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal Post-poll Violence: HC Asks CBI to File Progress Report on Probe in December

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the CBI to file a progress report on its investigation on alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal on the next date of hearing in December. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice I P Mukerji also said victims of the violence would have to file appropriate applications to seek compensation. …

Tripura Violence : NHRC Seeks Report From State Govt On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Complaint
3 years, 4 months ago

Tripura Violence : NHRC Seeks Report From State Govt On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Complaint

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed action taken report from the Chief Secretary & Director General of Police, Tripura regarding the recent communal violence in the State of Tripura. This order has been passed on a complaint filed by the National Spokesperson of All India Trinamool Congress and Social Activist, Sake Gokhale who highlighted the issue regarding …

Calcutta HC Comes Down Heavily On WB Govt For Not Processing Compensation For Victims Of Post Poll Violence
3 years, 5 months ago

Calcutta HC Comes Down Heavily On WB Govt For Not Processing Compensation For Victims Of Post Poll Violence

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday took on record the status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation pertaining to the investigation of cases related to murder, rape and crime against women that had allegedly taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. The Bench however took serious objections to the State government …

CBI lodges two more FIRs in Bengal post-poll violence cases
3 years, 6 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 …

SC to hear govt plea against Calcutta HC order on Bengal poll violence
3 years, 6 months ago

SC to hear govt plea against Calcutta HC order on Bengal poll violence

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on September 20 the West Bengal government’s plea against a Calcutta high court order directing court-monitored probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape, murder and attempt to murder during the post-poll violence earlier this year. The court’s decision came after the Mamata Banerjee-led government cast aspersions on the …

NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 6 months ago

NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

"Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?" submitted Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before the division bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose. At this juncture, Justice Aniruddha Bose asked Senior Counsel, "Mr Sibal, if a person has served a post in past, can you say that they will be biased now too?" Drawing the Court's attention to the …

Delhi High Court Seeks NHRC's Response Over Alleged Inaction On Complaint Against WB Police Excesses During 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks NHRC's Response Over Alleged Inaction On Complaint Against WB Police Excesses During 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the National Human Rights Commission on a plea filed by a BJP volunteer, aggrieved by the Commission's alleged inaction in responding to his complaint over alleged police atrocities in West Bengal during 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally on 8th October 2020.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the petition moved by one Rohit Verma. The …

West Bengal Post-poll Violence: CBI Seeks Details of 'Unregistered' Cases from NHRC
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal Post-poll Violence: CBI Seeks Details of 'Unregistered' Cases from NHRC

News 18  

The CBI has sought details of unregistered cases across West Bengal in the post-poll violence. The CBI wrote a letter to the National Human Rights Commission seeking a report within a week. The Human Rights Commission’s report on post-poll violence cases includes details of cases that have not been framed, as well as cases that have not been registered. Meanwhile, …

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- WB Government Moves Supreme Court Assailing Calcutta High Court's Order Directing CBI Probe
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- WB Government Moves Supreme Court Assailing Calcutta High Court's Order Directing CBI Probe

Live Law  

West Bengal Government has approached Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's order directing CBI probe into the cases related to murder, rape and crime against women which happened in the State of West Bengal in May 2021 soon after the declaration of the assembly election results. The Calcutta High Court on August 19, 2021 had observed that the CBI …

West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI begins probe, registers 9 cases
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI begins probe, registers 9 cases

Op India  

Following the Calcutta High Court’s order, the Central Bureau of Investigation has begun probing the West Bengal post-poll violence and so far registered nine cases in the matter, reports news agency ANI. After Calcutta High Court’s order to investigate violence in West Bengal, the CBI has so far registered nine cases and began a probe. High Court hands over the …

Still being threatened: Kin of victims in Bengal post-poll violence
3 years, 7 months ago

Still being threatened: Kin of victims in Bengal post-poll violence

India Today  

After the Calcutta High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Bengal post-poll violence, families of victims allege they are still being threatened. Sixty-nine-year-old Shobha Mondol died after she allegedly came under attack from Trinamool Congress supporters while trying to save her son - Kamal Mondol, a BJP block president, from being thrashed. Read: Bengal post-poll violence: …

Bengal post-poll violence: What the Calcutta HC said on probe to be conducted by SIT
3 years, 7 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: What the Calcutta HC said on probe to be conducted by SIT

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court judgment on post-poll violence cases in West Bengal took substantial recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission report submitted to the court on July 13. The court was hearing multiple PILs seeking an independent probe into incidents of alleged violence after the West Bengal Assembly election that the ruling TMC won by an overwhelming majority. The …

Bengal post-poll violence: 2 caveats filed at SC after Calcutta HC's CBI probe order
3 years, 7 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 …

'Argument In Frustration' : Calcutta High Court Rejects West Bengal's Allegations Of Bias Against NHRC Committee In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 7 months ago

'Argument In Frustration' : Calcutta High Court Rejects West Bengal's Allegations Of Bias Against NHRC Committee In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday rejected the West Bengal State government's contention that there existed a 'reasonable apprehension of bias' against members of the NHRC committee who had been tasked with the responsibility of collating complaints pertaining to allegations of post poll violence in the State. During earlier hearings, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing on behalf of the …

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into cases of post-poll violence by TMC in West Bengal
3 years, 7 months ago

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into cases of post-poll violence by TMC in West Bengal

Op India  

In a huge setback to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a court-monitored probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into 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. According to the reports, …

West Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into allegations of murder, rape
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into allegations of murder, rape

Firstpost  

A five-judge bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal also ordered the formation of a special investigation team to probe all other offences related to the alleged post-poll violence The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into grievous cases such as murder and rape in alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal. A five-judge bench headed by …

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