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Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya

Calcutta High Court
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‘If male passengers travel in compartments reserved exclusively for female passengers, they will be prosecuted’: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court observed that the frequency of the awareness drives conducted by the Railway Police Force should be increased so that this menace can be avoided.

Published on July 11, 2024July 17, 2024By Editor
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Calcutta High Court affirms Single Bench’s Interim Order protecting Daily Wage Workers from termination amid tender process

Calcutta High Court opined that the Single Bench had appropriately safeguarded the interests of both parties by restraining termination pending the final outcome of the writ petitions.

Published on March 26, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal to fill Public Service Commission vacancies

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of adhering to the standards set by the Supreme Court in selecting competent individuals for the Public Service Commission positions.

Published on March 26, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court dismisses challenge to temporary license to act as Muslim Marriage Registrar; defers matter to administrative redressal

Calcutta High Court held that the respondent is entitled to continue performing duties under the temporary license until steps for cancellation of temporary license accordance with law is taken.

Published on March 23, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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“Alleged non-receipt of notice warrants another opportunity”; Calcutta High Court grants Assessee opportunity to show-cause despite failure to respond

Calcutta High Court explicitly stated that if the appellant failed to comply with the court’s directive, the benefit of the order would not apply, and the appeal would be dismissed without further reference to the court.

Published on March 22, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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W.B. Assembly Election 2021 | ‘Appellant seems to have lost interest in prosecuting the matter’; Calcutta High Court dismisses appeal

The instant matter is related to appeal against the writ petition challenging the election of respondent 14 to the West Bengal Assembly in the 2021 elections, based on falsifying his educational qualifications.

Published on March 22, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court dismisses minority institution owners’ petition seeking relief from installation of high-voltage electricity cable

The Calcutta High Court noted that while the Courts may intervene in matters of public interest, such as installation of electricity lines, the same is not warranted in the present case.

Published on March 22, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs adherence of Unnatural Death Compensation Scheme in computation of compensation for prisoners’ unnatural death

The West Bengal Correctional Services Prisoners (Unnatural Death Compensation) Scheme, 2019 provides for the minimum limit of compensation which is payable upon satisfaction of the contingencies provided in the scheme.

Published on March 21, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Like Mishti Doi, Aloo Posto & Luchi, protests and rallies are inextricably part of Bengali Culture; Calcutta High Court allows rally in Howrah

“Every Bengali is a born orator, born in a state rich in culture and heritage.”

Published on March 16, 2024April 2, 2024By Ritu
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Income Tax| Calcutta High Court dismisses appeal challenging Re-assessment Order; Says same can be challenged before Appellate authority

Calcutta High Court held that the dismissal of the writ petition does not bar the appellant from pursuing these issues in the appellate process.

Published on January 30, 2024February 20, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court affirms constitutional validity of Section 16(4) of W.B. GST Act, 2017; Upholds denial of Input Tax Credit

Calcutta High Court rejected the appellant’s argument, affirming that the time limit under Section 16(4) restricts the entitlement under Section 16(2).

Published on December 31, 2023January 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court affirms legality of disciplinary proceedings; Emphasises limited scope of Judicial Review

Calcutta High Court found no violation of natural justice and emphasised that it cannot re-appreciate evidence in the exercise of judicial review.

Published on December 28, 2023January 4, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs BHEL to comply with Government Directive for reduction of Performance Guarantees in government contracts

“BHEL falls within the expression “other authority” and, therefore, “State” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India. This writ petition is thus maintainable against BHEL.”

Published on December 23, 2023December 29, 2023By Ritu
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‘Howrah unit qualifies as small enterprise under MSMED Act’; Calcutta High Court directs issuance of Eligibility-cum-Registration Certificate under W.B. Incentive Scheme, 2013

The definition of a “new industrial unit” does not require manufacturing new items; it applies when an existing unit sets up a branch in a different location.

Published on December 18, 2023December 21, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court decides technical eligibility criteria and joint venture value assessment in Railway tender dispute

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the principle of judicial restraint in interpreting tender documents and rejected claims of mala fides without specific pleadings.

Published on December 15, 2023December 20, 2023By Ritu
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‘Inheritance rights and authority restricted to deceased testatrix’s footsteps’; Calcutta High Court’s major relief to Lodhas in Priyamvada Birla Will Case

In the instant matter, the Calcutta High Court delivered its final judgment, clarifying the rights of Mr. H.V. Lodha in the operating companies, bringing an end to this complex and protracted legal saga.

Published on December 14, 2023December 20, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court upholds Bank’s right to take disciplinary action against employees for proven misconduct

“Any misconduct on the part of the bank employee/ officer can be meted out with disciplinary action in accordance with the service rules and regulations.”

Published on December 6, 2023December 11, 2023By Ritu
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Eviction suit cannot be stayed amid pending declaratory suit when scope of inquiry in two suits is different: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court held that the decision in the declaratory suit would not necessarily non-suit the plaintiff in the eviction suit as the matters in issue in the two suits are not directly and substantially same.

Published on October 19, 2023October 26, 2023By Ritu
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Detention not unlawful or illegal; Calcutta High Court rejects request for compensation and reinvestigation following acquittal

“Though the Constitutional Courts have the power to order fresh, de novo or reinvestigation but such directions have to be issued sparingly depending upon the facts of the case.”

Published on October 12, 2023October 19, 2023By Ritu
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Anganwari helper post| Calcutta High Court upholds merit-based appointment of candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste community against unreserved vacancy

As per West Bengal’s reservation policy, unreserved vacancies could be filled by meritorious reserved category candidates without adjusting them against reserved category vacancies.

Published on October 9, 2023October 18, 2023By Ritu
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