Articles from Calcutta

Court Allows Composite Arbitral Proceedings for Two Contracts Intertwined Through a Common Property
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court Allows Composite Arbitral Proceedings for Two Contracts Intertwined Through a Common Property

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a composite reference of two contracts to be made in a dispute between a company and its wife regarding a property. The court held that when two or more contracts are so intertwined with each other so as to prejudice the parties, a composite reference should be made to a single arbitration agreement to …

Law Arbitration Contract Law Intertwined Contracts Calcutta
Bhoot Chaturdashi: A Night of Ghosts and Legends
2 months ago

Bhoot Chaturdashi: A Night of Ghosts and Legends

Times of India  

The article explores the significance of 'Bhoot Chaturdashi', a unique and ancient festival celebrated in West Bengal, India. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of the festival, with its origins in the Hindu concept of Panchabhoot and the belief in the existence of ghosts. The article shares a personal anecdote about an encounter on the night of 'Bhoot Chaturdashi', where …

Law Food Religion Culture Calcutta
IIM Calcutta Unveils Cutting-Edge Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability
2 months ago

IIM Calcutta Unveils Cutting-Edge Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability

India Today  

Indian Institute of Management, IIM Calcutta launches an advanced executive education programme in corporate sustainability. The programme, in collaboration with global education company TalentSprint, will equip professionals with the skills needed to create and implement actionable sustainability strategies. It is designed to equip participants with the expertise to lead impactful and responsible sustainability initiatives, transforming ESG from a compliance obligation …

Environment Business Law Sustainability Calcutta
High Court Allows Bail Despite Lack of Forensic Report in NDPS Case
2 months ago

High Court Allows Bail Despite Lack of Forensic Report in NDPS Case

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed the application for default bail in an NDPS matter to proceed despite the fact that the chargesheet was filed without a forensic report within the 180-day limit stipulated by the law. The court held that the petitioner became entitled to statutory bail upon expiry of the 180-day period, as the charge sheet was filed …

Law Bail NDPS Act Forensic Report Calcutta
High Court Rules in Favor of State Employee, Biswa Bhusan Nandi
2 months ago

High Court Rules in Favor of State Employee, Biswa Bhusan Nandi

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that state employees should not be made to suffer due to procedure when they attempt to claim their retirement benefits. The court held that fairness and reasonableness are paramount issues for administrative action and that the State must conduct itself with high probity and candour and ensure that its employees do not succumb to …

Government Law Procedure Retirement Benefits Calcutta
Trinamool Congress Students' Wing Supporters Demonstrate Protests Against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool Congress Students' Wing Supporters Demonstrate Protests Against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress students' wing supporters showed black flags to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday (October 3, 2024) outside Calcutta University when he went there for an award ceremony. The supporters were protesting the alleged irregular way of deciding to hold the award ceremony by the university authorities.

Calcutta
High Court Allows Partial Blocking of Roads for Political Rallies
6 years, 7 months ago

High Court Allows Partial Blocking of Roads for Political Rallies

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that no road/street must be completely blocked and made inaccessible for holding of political meetings/rallies/processions. The court observed that the administration must ensure that a balance is struck between the fundamental right of a political party or for that matter any group of persons to hold peaceful assembly/rally/procession and the right of the public, …

Government Law Traffic Public Order Calcutta
Collegium Recommendations for 5 High Courts: New Chief Justices to Be Appointed
6 years, 11 months ago

Collegium Recommendations for 5 High Courts: New Chief Justices to Be Appointed

Live Law  

The Collegium has recommended the transfer of Acting Chief Justice Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya to the Delhi High Court, as well as the appointment of Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan as the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court and Justice Surya Kant as the new Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Government Law India Judges Calcutta
High Court Issues Strict Guidelines for Investigation and Trial of Vulnerable Victims: A Call for Justice and Due Process
7 years ago

High Court Issues Strict Guidelines for Investigation and Trial of Vulnerable Victims: A Call for Justice and Due Process

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has issued strict guidelines for the investigation and trial of vulnerable victims of murder or rape. These guidelines aim to ensure that victims are protected from intimidation and coercion and that justice is served. The court has set out a comprehensive set of steps that must be followed by the authorities, including recording statements of vital …

Calcutta