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Calcutta High Court
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Calcutta High Court partially stays Centre’s notification banning 23 Dog Breeds as “ferocious and dangerous for human life”

Calcutta High Court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner regarding the potential harm caused by the notification to the affected dog breeds.

Published on March 25, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs payment of performance security deposit and retention money; defers other claims to civil suit

Calcutta High Court held “in the absence of any claim being made by the respondents during the six months’ performance guarantee period, the petitioners are entitled to refund of the entire amount of security deposit.”

Published on March 16, 2024March 22, 2024By Ritu
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‘Returning Officer has power to alter election schedule’; Calcutta High Court directs to reschedule West Bengal Dental Council’s Election

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of conducting the elections to avoid a “headless state of affairs” in the Council and to uphold the democratic process.

Published on February 24, 2024March 4, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court dismisses Section 340 CrPC applications due to lack of prima facie Forgery evidence

Calcutta High Court clarified that Court’s findings are confined to the allegations related to the applications under Section 340 CrPC and would not prejudice the outcome of any independent criminal cases or investigations against the petitioner.

Published on February 15, 2024February 22, 2024By Ritu
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‘Strike balance between Compliance and Natural Justice’; Calcutta High Court provides procedural guidelines for fraud allegations under RBI Master Directions

Calcutta High Court stated that show-cause notices are analogous to a First Information Report (FIR) and are not required to detail the probative value of the Forensic Audit Report at this stage.

Published on February 5, 2024February 20, 2024By Ritu
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‘Examination of exact testing methodology beyond purview of judicial review’; Calcutta High Court upholds tender process

Calcutta High Court affirmed tender issuing authority’s expertise in interpreting the tender document and underscored the limited scope of judicial review in such matters.

Published on January 31, 2024February 5, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs fresh consideration of Insurance Claim due to ‘Arbitrariness and palpable illegality in repudiation process’

Calcutta High Court upheld the maintainability of the writ petition under Article 226, given the challenge is on the grounds of arbitrariness and illegality in the repudiation process.

Published on January 31, 2024February 5, 2024By Ritu
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‘Excommunication from entire community violates right to live with dignity under Article 21’; Calcutta High Court orders costs of Rs. 1,50,000/-

The Calcutta High Court recognised the issue involved in the present matter transcendence beyond a mere legal dispute, as it involved the petitioner’s fundamental rights.

Published on January 30, 2024February 20, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court sets aside nomination of Waqf Board member under Section 14(1)(d) of Waqf Act, 1995; calls for fresh appointment

Calcutta High Court allowed the writ petition, emphasising the importance of following legal provisions in appointments to public offices and maintaining the integrity of the Waqf Board.

Published on January 20, 2024January 24, 2024By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court upholds CBMWTF’s administrative decision of reallocation of Bio-Medical Waste Management Facilities in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court held that the impugned order is not a violation of specific legal rights or an arbitrary decision.

Published on January 18, 2024January 25, 2024By Ritu
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Right to privacy of unwed biological mother prevails over the adoptee’s right to know his roots: Calcutta High Court

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.

Published on January 6, 2024January 11, 2024By Ritu
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Tender alterations after bid submission arbitrary and violative of Article 14: Calcutta High Court

Respondent authorities are instructed to proceed with the tender process based on the original tender document.

Published on December 14, 2023December 20, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court upholds West Bengal Medical Council election finding no ‘gross illegality’

The Calcutta High Court affirmed the petitioner’s locus standi, i.e., right to challenge the election process based on the infringement of rights as a registered medical practitioner.

Published on November 22, 2023December 1, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court refuses to interfere with order reducing security deposit in vessel MT TSM Pollux arrest case

In a case related to modification of a security order related to the arrest of a vessel and claim for damages due to business losses, the Calcutta High Court ruled in favour of respondent, but acknowledged the appellant’s prima facie case for damages.

Published on November 6, 2023November 9, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court directs Competent Authority to enquire alleged irregularities in Diamond City West Apartment Owners’ Association

The Competent Authority’s power to act on complaints is not limited to complaints made by the Association or a majority of its members, it also extends to cases where the Association or its top management might be involved in the alleged wrongdoings

Published on October 25, 2023October 26, 2023By Ritu
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SSRB’s refusal to grant premature release to convicts incarcerated for more than 22 years unjust and unlawful: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court emphasized the importance of considering the conduct of prisoners while in jail to ascertain their potential for committing further crimes after a long period of detention.

Published on October 13, 2023October 19, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court quashes WBSEDCL’s Office Order on worksite safety and blacklisting; Prohibits WBSEDCL from penalising Contractors until Report Submission

Calcutta High Court observed that the Contractors have a duty to ensure their labor force complies with safety norms, and WBSEDCL is responsible for overall supervision.

Published on September 27, 2023October 4, 2023By Ritu
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High Tension line installation not a property “acquisition” to attract rigours of Article 30(1A) of Constitution of India: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court emphasized on the need to strike a balance between Article 30 of the Constitution of India and public interest.

Published on September 27, 2023October 4, 2023By Ritu
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Calcutta High Court expunges aspersions casted against CID without apparent basis in a financial scam case; upholds transfer of investigation

Calcutta High Court held that the writ petition was not a PIL but had personal elements involving the respondents, who were directly affected by the alleged financial scam.

Published on September 25, 2023October 3, 2023By Ritu
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Stamp Duty assessment dispute leaves no room for third-party intervention: Calcutta High Court

In the instant matter, the Calcutta High Court dismissed an application for addition of the applicant as a party in a writ petition challenging the assessment of stamp duty.

Published on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023By Ritu
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