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SC extends stay on notices issued by LS privileges panel to West Bengal officials till Jul 19
The Supreme Court extended the stay on notices issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to the West Bengal chief secretary, DGP, and others till July 19. These notices were related to an alleged breach of privilege of the House.
SC finds West Bengal govt's suit against CBI conducting investigations without prior consent valid
The Supreme Court has deemed permissible the West Bengal government's lawsuit challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducting investigations within the State without the legally required prior consent.
SC quashes decision of Bengal authorities to cancel contract, terms it classic case of arbitrariness
The bench referred to the fact that the decision to cancel the contract was taken purportedly at the behest of a minister. The top court had reserved the judgement on May 8. While reserving the verdict, the bench had said the contracts awarding work to private parties should not be cancelled without assigning reasons.
Sandeshkhali allegations: SC rejects Bengal government's plea against Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe
The Supreme Court has rejected West Bengal government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into allegations of assault, crime against women, and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The state government's concerns about demoralization of the police force following the HC's directive have been overruled. The court has emphasized the importance of a thorough inquiry into the matter, dismissing the need for state intervention in protecting individuals. The decision to uphold the CBI probe reflects a commitment to uncovering the truth behind the reported incidents in Sandeshkhali.
SC appoints ex-CJI U U Lalit as head of committee for appointment of VCs in West Bengal
The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit to lead a search-cum-selection committee for appointing vice-chancellors in West Bengal's state-run universities. This decision comes amid ongoing disputes between the West Bengal government and Governor C V Ananda Bose over university administration. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the formation of the committee within two weeks, which will include five members.
SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against HC order directing CBI probe into allegations in Sandeshkhali
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court's order to investigate allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The court questioned why the state should protect private individuals, and the state government argued the order demoralized state machinery.
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Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.
Calcutta HC orders Bengal Govt to ensure safe return of displaced post-poll violence victims by Tuesday
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of displaced victims of alleged post-poll violence by Tuesday. A Division Bench, headed by Justice Harish Tandon, reviewed the situation and numerous petitions were submitted. The court ordered the displaced people to be sent back to their homes by next Tuesday and ordered increased police surveillance in affected areas to prevent recurrence of violence.
Bengal told to ensure post-poll violence victims' safe return
A division bench headed by Justice Harish Tandon reviewed the situation with numerous petitions being submitted in the court and ordered the police to be more active in helping the displaced. "There are certain locations where the houses were vandalised. There were several other complaints of post-poll violence... CAPF was scheduled to stay till June 21. The Court has extended the presence of hearing till next Wednesday," Priyanka Tibrewal, the lawyer fighting for the displaced, said.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging numerous incidents of post-poll violence in the state following the Lok Sabha elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam stated that the court will hear Adhikari's petition on Wednesday.
EC apprises SC about tentative schedule for by-election to Maniktala assembly constituency in Bengal
The Election Commission (EC) has submitted a tentative schedule for the Maniktala assembly constituency by the Supreme Court. The EC had refused to hold a bypoll for the seat due to Chaubey's pending election petition. Chaubey had moved an application to the high court seeking withdrawal of his petition challenging the 2021 election. The EC's counsel placed the tentative schedule before a vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan in a sealed cover.
SC refuses to entertain BJP plea challenging Calcutta HC order barring derogatory ads against TMC
The Supreme Court rejected a plea filed by the BJP challenging a Calcutta High Court order that upheld a single-judge verdict prohibiting the party from issuing advertisements allegedly violating the model code during the Lok Sabha polls. A vacation bench declined to interfere with the high court ruling, stating that the advertisement appeared disparaging. Senior advocate P S Patwalia, representing the BJP, sought to withdraw the plea after the bench showed reluctance to hear the case, and it was dismissed accordingly.
SC to hear on Monday BJP's plea against Calcutta HC order on advertisements during LS polls
The single-judge bench on May 20 had restrained the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from publishing advertisements that violated the MCC until June 4, the day the Lok Sabha poll results are scheduled to be declared.
HC cancels all OBC certificates issued in Bengal after 2010; CM Mamata says 'I won't accept the order'
Detailing the process in which the West Bengal government acted while adding new classes of OBC, the court observed, "Records would reveal that on or about 8th February, 2010 it was published on all leading newspapers that the government has announced 10% reservation for Muslim community. Within a period of 6 months thereafter, the commission recommended 42 classes as OBC, out of which 41 communities belonged to Muslim religion."
Calcutta HC scraps several classes as OBCs in Bengal; jobs and benefits obtained already not to be affected
The Calcutta High Court struck down OBC classes in West Bengal under the 2012 Act, affecting reservation of vacancies in services and posts. The judgement clarified that existing OBC service beneficiaries are not impacted by the order. The Act specified the reservation of vacancies in services and posts for OBC classes.
West Bengal teachers' recruitment 'scam': TMC MLA withdraws plea from SC
Manik Bhattacharya withdrew his bail plea related to teacher recruitment irregularities in Supreme Court. Justices allowed a fresh plea for High Court with additional documents. He was arrested by Enforcement Directorate on October 11, 2022.
West Bengal's lawsuit: Will not permit parties to raise political issue in court, says SC
Supreme Court restrains political discussions in West Bengal's CBI lawsuit post consent withdrawal. Verdict pending on suit's validity. Kapil Sibal, Tushar Mehta advocate citing DPSE Act and ED involvement.
'Very happy' Mamata Banerjee welcomes Supreme Court order staying Calcutta High Court verdict on school jobs scam
Mamata Banerjee welcomes SC order staying Calcutta HC verdict, while Abhishek Banerjee praises truth triumph. SC defuses BJP 'EXPLOSIVE', TMC vows to stand with people against corruption claims in school recruitment.
SC stays Calcutta HC order cancelling over 24,000 appointments
The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Calcutta High Court order that cancelled over 24,000 jobs of teaching and non-teaching staff recruited by the West Bengal School Service Commission in 2016. The court ordered an expedited hearing and a resumed hearing on July 16. The CBI probe will continue, but there will be no coercive action against West Bengal government officials. The court emphasized the need to distinguish between valid and invalid recruitments and reprimanded the West Bengal government for calling it "systemic fraud."
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: SC pauses Calcutta High Court order cancelling 24,000 jobs, allows CBI to continue its investigation
The Supreme Court issued an interim stay on the Calcutta High Court's decision to nullify the entire panel of 2016 SSC teachers' recruitment, which affected the appointments of 24,000 teachers and staff. The court directed the CBI to continue its investigation into the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam without taking coercive actions against officials or candidates. Describing the alleged scam as a "systemic fraud," the court emphasized the importance of maintaining digitized records for the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff.
Authorised car dealers can claim input tax credit on demo cars: AAR
GST Authority ruled dealers can claim input tax credit on demo cars. Landmark Cars East Pvt Ltd sought ruling on taxation aspects, specified time period for inward supply to potential Mercedes Benz car buyers.
New MSME payment clause in I-T Act: Supreme Court tells traders to move HC
On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to address a plea filed by various traders' associations contesting the legality of Section 43B(H) within the Income Tax Act. This section mandates that businesses settle their outstanding payments with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within 45 days to avail tax benefits.
'Respect, be honest': Calcutta HC tells teachers on how to behave with students
Calcutta High Court issues guidelines for teachers to avoid politics and maintain integrity, competence, and boundaries. The court issued guidelines for teachers while hearing a plea filed by the Principal of Hooghly Women's College, who sought to quash a defamation case filed against her by a teacher at the college.
CBI not under control of Union, govt can't supervise its probe: Centre tells SC
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the CBI operates independently and isn't under its control, countering West Bengal's lawsuit alleging unauthorized investigations. West Bengal filed a suit under Article 131, claiming CBI's actions without state consent. The Solicitor General defended CBI's autonomy, stating the Union hadn't initiated the cases.
Sandeshkhali case: SC raises eyebrows on West Bengal challenging CBI investigation
The Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government's opposition to a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali case, involving land grabbing and sexual assault. The court asked why the state was appealing against a CBI probe that aimed to protect the interests of a private individual. Trinamool leader Shahjahan Sheikh, a prime accused in the case, is being investigated by the CBI and ED. The court adjourned the case until after the Lok Sabha elections, with the West Bengal government assuring that the plea's pendency would not be cited in cases before the Calcutta High Court.
SC halts probe against West Bengal officials
The Supreme Court restrained the CBI from taking immediate action against West Bengal government officials in a case related to alleged illegal recruitment by the state's School Service Commission. While refusing to stay the Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel about 24,000 appointments made in 2016, the SC emphasized the need to identify beneficiaries of the fraud. The bench called the appointment of individuals not on the panel a "complete fraud." The matter is scheduled for further hearing next Monday.
WB govt moves SC against Calcutta HC's Sandeshkhali CBI probe order; hearing on Monday
The Calcutta High Court, earlier in April, ordered a court-CBI probe into all cases related to Sandeshkhali, including those involving land grabbing, conversion of agricultural land into water bodies for pisciculture, physical assault on women and alleged rape cases.
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: State govt moves Supreme Court against HC decision that declared 24,000 jobs null & void
The West Bengal Government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's decision to nullify the selection process of the State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST), resulting in the cancellation of approximately 24,000 jobs. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision to challenge the verdict, citing its impact on 1.5-2 lakh families.
Calcutta HC division bench allows Suvendu to visit Sandeshkhali
A division bench of the Calcutta High Court granted permission for the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, to visit Sandeshkhali village. The village has been the site of protests due to allegations of sexual atrocities and land grabbing by certain leaders of the ruling TMC party.
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