Justice Tirthankar Ghosh Archives

‘There are trappings of corruption’: Here’s why Calcutta HC refused anticipatory bail to ex-Minister Indranil Sen

The Court found prima facie nexus between the petitioner and entities allegedly involved in diversion of government funds; observes that abuse of official position cannot be ruled out at this stage.

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Calcutta High Court upholds conviction under Section 363 of IPC, acknowledging victim’s age and established facts of abduction

Calcutta High Court concurred with the trial court’s decision to acquit the accused under Section 366 of IPC due to absence of evidence supporting sexual assault.

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Calcutta High Court upholds Special Designated Court’s power to try scheduled as well as other offences under PMLA

Calcutta High Court rejected the arguments regarding the discretionary nature of the provision and upheld the mandatory language of Section 44(1)(c) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

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Calcutta High Court temporarily postpones judgment delivery in Teacher-Recruitment scam case; directs production of printed documents

The instant matter revolves around a petition filed by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for quashing the criminal case registered against him in relation to Teacher-Recruitment Scam case.

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WB Teacher Recruitment Scam| Calcutta High Court refers TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s plea against CBI-ED probe to the Chief Justice after ED’s objection

The ED raised preliminary objection for this Court to hear out the matter as per the Supreme Court’s order dated 28-04-2023 and the Assignment order dated 01-05-2023.

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Victim’s parents ‘exaggerated’ their versions to attract POCSO Act; Calcutta High Court acquits accused

The Court observed that the prosecution evidence on being scrutinised should inspire the confidence of the Court regarding the factum of sexual intent being involved in the case in hand.