Bharat Express

Calcutta High Court

The petition filed by the state government highlighted the High Court's failure to comprehend the repercussions of canceling the entire selection process.

In addition to cancelling the appointments, the High Court ordered the initiation of a fresh recruitment process within fifteen days by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC).

Gangopadhyay sent a letter of resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, copying Chief Justice DY Chandrachud of India and Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam of the Calcutta High Court.

Supreme Court has advised the petitioner to seek relief from the Calcutta High Court, given that the court has the authority to for Special Investigative Team.

The bench advised the petitioner to observe proceedings in Chanda's court and, if possessing independent evidence, seek intervention therein.

The court expressed concerns about the inclusion of consensual acts among adolescents under the POCSO Act and advocated for decriminalizing such acts involving individuals above 16.

During the proceedings, the girl involved in the case informed the court that she willingly entered into the relationship and subsequently married the accused.

While considering requests made by a man and his family contesting criminal charges brought against him by his estranged wife, the high court made some pointed observations.

On Thursday, the High Court ordered the suspension of Andaman's Chief Secretary in a case of contempt of court.

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Calcutta High Court order directing CBI to question TMC leader Manik Bhattacharya in a matter pertaining to teacher recruitment irregularities in West Bengal.