Justice Gaurang Kanth Archives

‘Board of Councilors have discretion to reduce interest amount’; Calcutta High Court upholds waiver of 50% interest on property tax

The Calcutta High Court did not permit raising the issue of non-service of bills belatedly at the appellate stage to avoid liability of taxpayer.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court upholds rectification of initial pay fixation error under the Assured Career Progression Scheme

The ACP Scheme mandates upgradation to the next higher grade in the existing hierarchy and the petitioner, being a Constable, was entitled to the 1st ACP upgradation in the existing hierarchical pay scale.

Case Briefs High Courts

Termination without opportunity of being heard violates Article 311(2) mandate: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court determined that the termination, despite being framed as simpliciter, was based on respondent’s alleged misconduct.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court prioritises ‘reformation and rehabilitation’ over ‘Death Penalty’ in heinous case of rape and murder of girl child

Calcutta High Court held that the proximity between the last seen circumstance and the recovery of the victim’s body established a livelink between their presence and the rape and murder.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Shifting Onus] Accused responsible to explain wife’s homicidal death in presence of overwhelming evidence against him: Calcutta High Court

Considering the evidence, including the presence of the accused in the room at the time of death and the nature of injuries, the Calcutta High Court held that the Prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.