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The Calcutta High Court clarified that rejection of the plaint is not warranted based on allegations of collusion or lack of cause of action, which are factual issues to be determined during the trial.
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The Calcutta High Court restricted the number of participants to 60 and directed the police authorities to provide necessary assistance if required.
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Calcutta High Court observed that the assessing officer issued the impugned notice based on the high-value cash deposits during the demonetization period.
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Calcutta High Court noted the registration of a counter FIR before an FIR about the attacks on Enforcement Directorate officials, casting doubt on police impartiality.
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The Calcutta High Court held that the impugned order is not a violation of specific legal rights or an arbitrary decision.
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Calcutta High Court held that any wrong deductions from the petitioner’s salary should not defeat the rightful claim for pension, a recognized right immediately after retirement.
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Calcutta High Court observed that the Compliance with mandatory provisions, specifically Section 7(1) and (2), is crucial for a tenant defending against eviction under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act.
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The Calcutta High Court upheld legislative competence to confer jurisdiction on Presidency Small Cause Court, considering the specific language of Section 12A excluding jurisdiction of any other court.
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“Even if there are certain clauses which the parties may have aided from the tenancy legislation, is no ground to … declare the unambiguous leave and licence agreement to be an agreement of tenancy ignoring preponderance of probability.”
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Calcutta High Court held that Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s (KMC) actions under Section 17A of the West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 without proper findings on water body’s capability illegal.
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Calcutta High Court rejected the claim of discrimination based on the regularisation of other employees.
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Calcutta High Court stated that court has discretion under Order 1 Rule 10(2) of the CPC to add necessary or proper parties for effective adjudication.
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Calcutta High Court emphasised that the purpose of the preliminary inquiry is not to determine guilt or innocence but to decide whether an inquiry is expedient in the interest of justice.
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“Credible evidence even of a hostile witness can form the basis for conviction in a criminal trial and his/her evidence can be accepted, if he/she is a natural and independent witness.”
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The Calcutta High Court emphasized that no party should engage in political activities or slogans and directed possible videography by police authorities from 06-01-2024 to 07-01-2024.
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Calcutta High Court held that petitioner’s delay in initiating the root search impacts the availability of certain documents, and no penal action can be taken against the adoption agency for the absence of the surrender deed.
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While observing that petitioner submitted the option within the specified timeframe and returned the employer’s contribution in good faith, the Calcutta High Court found the petitioner to be a bona fide applicant.
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Justice C.T. Ravikumar’s journey from a young graduate in Zoology to a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court exemplifies his dedication, passion, and exceptional legal prowess and serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals.
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Justice Biswanath Somadder’s journey, spanning decades, reflects a distinguished career that extends from practicing law in the High Court at Calcutta to assuming the prestigious role of Chief Justice in various High Courts across India.
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The Calcutta High Court rejected the objection regarding the maintainability of the writ petition, stating that part of the cause of action arose within the territorial jurisdiction of the court.
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