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Calcutta High Court held that Adibasi Kudmi Samaj and its members do not possess a vested right to block roadways and railways, causing inconvenience to both the residents of the four West Bengal districts.
The subject matter of the instant matter is a PIL concerning the West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was passed by the State legislature on 07-06-2022 and was sent to the Governor for assent, but the same is still pending.
Calcutta High Court emphasizing that attorney-client communication is privileged and held that “Section 126 of the Evidence Act is designed to abort the attempt to intrude privacy of the close preserve of the fund of information conveyed by the client closeted in confidence.”
Calcutta High Court held that the order passed by the assessing officer under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act was not a non-speaking order and did not suffer from a lack of application of mind.
Calcutta High Court suggested the respondent committee to approach the Civil Court through an appropriate interlocutory application for permissions related to puja.
The single-judge bench had directed the Distribution Company to adopt the multiplier method used in assessing compensation in Motor Accident Claim Cases while issuing compensation in the present matter.
While prohibiting the appellants from participating in tenders, the Calcutta High Court admitted the present appeal for further consideration and deliberation.
Calcutta High Court directed the appellant to consider the formation of the new Police Station and relevant rules to create a permanent or temporary MMR post.
Calcutta High Court held that the liability to pay other charges (DPS) would arise not from the date when the bill was first raised but from the first instance of non-payment of the concerned charges,
Calcutta High Court gave directions to veterinarians attached to the Government Institution to examine rehabilitated horses and submit compliance report on next date of hearing.
The petitioner challenged the appointment of the Chief Administrative Officer based on the absence of a notification number and approval details in the 2021 notification.
The Calcutta High Court asked for a detailed report from the appropriate authorities on the steps to be taken to prevent the entry of ragpickers and ensure their safety.
Calcutta High Court observed that at this stage, the Court we cannot examine the disputed questions and directed the District Magistrate to provide an appropriate reply to the petitioner.
Calcutta High Court dismissed the PIL as after noting that the FIR is already registered on the alleged offence and the investigation was in progress.
“The petitioner cannot be penalised for the delay caused by the respondent authorities in appointing the petitioner to the post in question.”
Before entertaining a PIL, Court must diligently verify that the petition is genuinely rooted in public interest and not driven by personal vendettas or vested interests
The changes made in the supplementary partnership deed without the previous approval of BPCL are violative of Clause 21 of the distributorship agreement.
Calcutta High Court restrained TMC respondents from carrying out a pre-planned “gherao” of the residences of the leaders of a particular political party.
“…if, according to the petitioner, certain sentiments have been affected on account of certain speeches by certain individuals, law provides adequate remedy for redressal of such grievances.”
Calcutta High Court directed that the responsibility of cleaning and maintaining the area be entrusted to Eastern Railway, with the cooperation of officials from the concerned district.