Justice Arijit Banerjee Archives

Calcutta High Court directs POCSO Court to enquire against mother-daughter for filing false rape case under political pressure

‘If it appears that victim was not a minor at the time of lodging false complaint and recording of her statement, appropriate action should be taken against her without hesitation.’

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Calcutta High Court affirms Larica Inn’s rights to purchased building’s roof-top based on conveyance deed and mutation

Calcutta High Court deemed KMC’s approval of the additional building plan without considering Larica Inn’s rights as erroneous.

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Calcutta High Court quashes KMC’s action under Section 17A of West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 over Water Body Restoration dispute

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to property| Calcutta High Court directs payment of compensation under Article 300A despite substantial delay

Calcutta High Court held that the Municipality’s possession without proper acquisition procedures is deemed illegal, and the State is directed to initiate proceedings and pay compensation.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court sets aside medical negligence charges on finding ‘palpable wrongs in the adjudication process’

The Calcutta High Court observed that the benchmark for determining negligence in professional cases is the ‘reasonable standard’, fixed by the law of averages.

Case Briefs High Courts

“No express provision barring transfer in Public Interest”, Calcutta High Court upholds Anganwadi teacher’s transfer on negligence and misconduct

“When public services are disrupted due to an Anganwadi worker’s attitude, the Authority can make appropriate order commensurate with the situation for the interest of the public.”