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West Bengal Unrest: 3 Killed, 138 arrested in Anti-Waqf law protests in state

The Calcutta High Court ordered immediate deployment of Central forces to bring the situation under control. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lawyers bodies to abstain from swearing-in of Justice Sharma at Cal HC, may not attend his court

Expressing anguish at the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from the Delhi High Court to the Calcutta High Court, lawyers' bodies here have jointly informed the Chief Justice that they would abstain from attending the swearing-in ceremony of the judge and may not appear before his court. Read further…

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Centre appoints three lawyers as Additional Judges to Calcutta High Court

Just in: Three lawyers have been appointed as Additional Judges to the Calcutta High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED conducts searches in Kolkata over alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Tuesday morning conducted search operations at various locations in Kolkata in connection with the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, officials said Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nicobar project to hack 10 lakh trees: Govt invites proposals despite pending nod and cases

Over 9.6 lakh trees are set to be axed for a “holistic” infrastructural project on Great Nicobar Island, as its quasi-government agency, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation, has set the ball rolling by issuing an expression of interest, a prelude to the bidding process.

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CBI searches RG Kar Medical College ex-Principal premises in Kolkata

According to CBI sources, searches are underway at 15 locations across the city related to Dr Ghosh and his relatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Calcutta HC handsover case to CBI

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Calcutta HC pulls up EC, restrains BJP from publishing ‘derogatory’ ads against TMC

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the BJP from publishing any “derogatory” advertisements against the TMC and pulled up the Election Commission of India for “grossly failing” to address the Trinamool’s complaints, Bar and Bench reported.

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Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay moves Calcutta High Court alleging police overaction

Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP candidate, moves Calcutta High Court over police attempt to murder case

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TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s interim stay on the High Court’s order terminating 26,000 jobs in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership in Kolkata celebrates Supreme Court's stay on teacher job terminations amid political controversy in West Bengal.

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BJP’s Birbhum Lok Sabha candidate’s nomination cancelled

BJP cancels Debasish Dhar's nomination for Birbhum Lok Sabha seat, replaced by Debtanu Bhattacharya amid controversy.

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HC declares null and void 2016 recruitment test for West Bengal govt sponsored, aided schools

The Calcutta High Court on April 22 declared as null and void the recruitment process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, ordering cancellation of all appointments made through it.

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Calcutta HC orders NIA probe into death of BJP activist

The Calcutta High Court directed the central government to hand over to NIA the investigation into the death of a BJP activist in violence before the 2023 panchayat elections in West Bengal.

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Hand over 2018 high school violence probe to NIA, Calcutta High Court tells Bengal government

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal govt to transfer the 2018 violence at a Uttar Dinajpur school, in which two youths died, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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As WB govt moves SC against HC order on Sandeshkhali, CBI team reaches to Kolkata to take Shahjahan into custody

As the TMC moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Calcutta High Court order to transfer the probe into the attack on an ED team in Sandeshkhali to the CBI. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal Govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court order directing CBI probe in Sandeshkhali matter

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter, which pertains to the attack on ED officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justice Ganguly of Calcutta HC resigns; May contest Lok Sabha polls

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who stepped down as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday announced that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED, CBI are at liberty to arrest Shahjahan Sheikh: Calcutta HC

Calcutta High Court allows ED and CBI to arrest absconding Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh amid police probe concerns.

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Maternity benefits | Differentiation not permissible between regular, contractual employees: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court directs RBI to compensate contractual employee denied maternity leave, citing violation of Maternity Benefits Act.

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Sandeshkhali remains tense, former CPI(M) MLA granted bail

Tensions rise in Kolkata's Sandeshkhali as political parties and civil society groups visit amid arrests and protests.

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Can a ‘Muslim’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Supreme Court refuses PIL for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence, directs petitioner to approach Calcutta High Court.

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West Bengal govt’s prohibitory orders in Sandeshkhali set aside by HC

Calcutta High Court sets aside West Bengal government's decision to impose prohibitory orders at Sandeshkhali amid protests.

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Sandeshkhali: Setback to TMC, Calcutta High Court orders removal of prohibitory orders in Basirhat amid BJP agitation

In a major setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of prohibitory orders that were imposed under Section 144

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