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Building demolished for enroaching government land while survey maps showed the property had all approvals; High court orders reconstruction, Rs 10 lakh compensation

Calcutta High Court found that authorities went beyond the government plots marked for encroachment removal and demolished a two-storey commercial building standing on the petitioners' private raiyati land. The court ordered reconstruction according to the sanctioned plan, free alternative accommodation until completion and Rs 10 lakh compensation in two instalments.

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Eggs thrown at TMC MP Mahua Moitra during 'BJP protest' in Bengal's Nadia

During a party meeting, TMC MP Mahua Moitra was targeted by alleged BJP supporters who hurled eggs and waved black flags as she left the venue. Moitra highlighted the presence of police during the incident, referencing a recent Supreme Court remark about overcoming obstacles. This event follows a similar protest…

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Dinesh Sharma takes oath as lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Dinesh Sharma took the oath as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sharma. Sharma previously served as Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and mayor of Lucknow. His portfolios included higher education and science…

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TMC paid Rs 160 crore to aviation firm, related entities for jet and helicopter: ED

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Rs 160 crore transferred from TMC accounts to an aviation firm. This probe includes Rs 82.96 crore routed to a new entity and aircraft purchases. The agency is examining an Rs 88.5 crore interest-free security deposit paid by the party. The Supreme Court declined to…

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Supreme Court refuses to interfere with HC order denying interim relief to TMC against ED freezing accounts

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Calcutta High Court decision. This order denied interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction. The Enforcement Directorate had frozen three party bank accounts as part of a probe. The apex court found the high court's order to be balanced. The main…

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Abhishek Banerjee moves SC against HC order denying nod to travel abroad for eye treatment

In a notable legal move, Abhishek Banerjee is challenging a Calcutta High Court ruling by appealing to the Supreme Court, which denied him permission to travel overseas for crucial eye treatment. This decision stemmed from his failure to present himself before a medical board. The Supreme Court had earlier instructed…

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Calcutta HC refuses urgent hearing to Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in plea to quash 4 FIRs

In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court has turned down the urgent hearing request made by Sumit Roy regarding four newly filed FIRs in West Bengal. Previously, the Supreme Court had intervened to stay Roy's arrest tied to a land-grabbing case, and he successfully obtained anticipatory bail concerning…

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Calcutta High Court sets up 5 fast-track courts for NEET paper leak cases

Five dedicated fast-track courts have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court. These courts will exclusively try NEET paper leak cases to expedite proceedings. The move aims to address one of India's significant education scandal issues. This development follows nationwide student protests and a push for prosecution in exam fraud.…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Supreme Court after Calcutta HC denies foreign travel for eye treatment

Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC MP, is challenging a decision from the Calcutta High Court by appealing to the Supreme Court. The high court had previously rejected his plea to travel abroad for medical treatment, citing ongoing investigations as the reason. Still, it has provided him interim protection from any coercive…

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Calcutta HC: Aadhaar can prove occupancy, not necessarily residence

The Calcutta High Court ruled Aadhaar is prima facie proof of property occupation. This decision came after residents appealed a demolition order for their dwellings. The court stated demolition powers apply to unauthorized constructions, not occupants of authorized structures. Port authorities cannot demolish their own buildings due to dilapidation concerns.

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Bengal govt hikes daily cooked diet allocation for hospital patients to Rs 110

The West Bengal government has nearly doubled the daily diet allocation for hospital patients. This revised rate will be effective from August 1, officials confirmed. The enhanced allocation aims to improve meal quality and nutritional value for admitted individuals. This decision follows a review by a committee constituted by the…

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Ritabrata Banerjee faction to move Supreme Court over TMC funds

West Bengal Opposition Leader Ritabrata Banerjee will approach the Supreme Court. This action follows a Calcutta High Court order regarding Trinamool Congress bank accounts. He alleged financial irregularities and money laundering involving party funds. Meanwhile, former Trinamool MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Banerjee stated political differences would not…

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High Court appoints special officer for debit-frozen TMC bank accounts for Mamata-led group's daily expenses

The Calcutta High Court appointed a special officer to manage TMC bank accounts. These accounts were frozen following a complaint alleging proceeds of crime. The officer will oversee daily expenses until September 2026. Transactions for legal costs and the officer's honorarium are permitted. The court awaits the Election Commission's decision…

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TMC, BJP workers clash during Baruipur rape-murder protest rally in Kolkata

TMC and BJP youth wing workers clashed during a protest march in Kolkata. Police used batons to control the agitated groups engaged in fist fights. The Calcutta High Court had granted permission for the rally under strict conditions. One accused in the Baruipur incident was killed in an alleged encounter.…

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TMC bank accounts debit-freeze, Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing till Thursday

A private bank reported to the Calcutta High Court regarding frozen Trinamool Congress accounts. The court adjourned the hearing after noting the solicitor general's personal difficulty. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction challenged the debit freeze of three party bank accounts. The court is considering appointing retired judges as special officers for…

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Son emerges after father’s death, secures house keys, step uncle challenges it and prevails; HC says only civil court can decide property rights

A property dispute between a deceased man's son and his stepbrother has reached the Calcutta High Court. The court has ruled that only a civil court can decide who has rights to the property. The High Court has directed police to take custody of the house keys until the civil…

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'Choose between me and Abhishek Banerjee': Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC MP's counsel in HC case

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee stepped aside from a Calcutta High Court case involving Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee cited a lack of communication regarding case filings. He also criticized Abhishek Banerjee for arrogance and disrespect towards senior party members. The development follows a CID investigation and Abhishek Banerjee receiving interim protection…

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Divorced daughter eligible for father’s pension if dependency proven, rules high court

A divorced daughter, deserted by her husband, can claim her late father's family pension if dependency existed during his lifetime, even if divorce was finalized later. The Calcutta High Court ruled that a government memo allows this, emphasizing the beneficial object of pension rules. Dependency and marital breakdown prior to…

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Setback to Bengal government, Supreme court upholds dismissal of 25,000 teachers

In a major development surrounding the recruitment process in West Bengal, the Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court's verdict invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state-run and state-aided schools.

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SC to hear plea challenging Calcutta HC decision on OBC classification

A bench of justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan listed the matter in January. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The power and peril of Dr Sandip Ghosh: From ‘reserved teen’ to principal who ran Kolkata college as ‘fiefdom’

Amid questions about the Mamata Banerjee government’s role, and remarks by the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court, the spotlight has turned to Sandip Ghosh, who was the principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when the Kolkata rape-murder was reported.

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‘Ads disparaging’: SC refuses to entertain BJP’s plea against HC order

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the BJP’s plea against a Calcutta High Court order restraining it from publishing certain advertisements which the Trinamool Congress had said were derogatory and violated the Model Code of Conduct, LiveLaw reported.

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SC refuses to entertain BJP plea challenging Calcutta HC order barring derogatory ads against TMC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenging the order by the Calcutta High Court restraining it from publishing any kind of derogatory advertisement against the All India Trinamool Congress which violated the model code of conduct during the ongoing Lok…

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‘Fight is against Suvendu’: TMC’s ‘Khela Hobe’ fame Debangshu Bhattacharya on electoral debut, BJP

Debangshu Bhattacharya, 27, who gained popularity for writing the song Khela Hobe during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, is making his electoral debut as the Trinamool Congress’s Lok Sabha candidate from Tamluk. The young politician is in the fray against Abhijit Ganguly, the BJP candidate and controversial former Calcutta…

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Calcutta High Court scraps all OBC certificates issued after 2010

A division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakrabirty and Rajasekhar Mantha pronounced the verdict, while delivering a judgement on a PIL challenging the process of granting OBC certificates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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