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Birbhum killings: CBI files cases, to begin probe on Saturday

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the CBI to take over the investigation into the case from the state police and submit a progress report before it on the next date of hearing

CBI takes over case of Birbhum killings following Calcutta HC order

Miscreants had on March 21 set 10 houses on fire in Bogtui village in Birbhum district, killing eight people including women and children

Birbhum killings: Opposition welcomes HC order, TMC promises cooperation

The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a CBI investigation into Birbhum violence stating that the decision was taken in the interest of justice

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Birbhum killings that claimed 8 lives

Eight people, including two children, were charred to death in Bogtui village of Bengal's Birbhum district in the suspected fallout of a TMC panachayat official's murder.

Birbhum killings: Calcutta HC reserves order in a suo motu petition

The AG stated before the court that the authorities have provided protection to witnesses and taken confidence-building measures

'Frivolous' pleas against 'unappealable' orders waste precious time: SC

The top court judgement came on an appeal filed by a company and others against another company in a matter connected with alleged infringement of trade mark

Covid: Allow only fully vaccinated pilgrims to Gangasagar, says Calcutta HC

A two-member committee has been constituted to monitor adherence to COVID-19 protocols during the Gangasagar mela which began on January 8 this year, said the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday.

HC quashes case against Mithun Chakraborty linking him with poll violence

The Calcutta High Court quashed a police case alleging that cine star Mithun Chakraborty's uttering dialogues from his films at a public meeting here had caused political violence in West Bengal

Civic polls should not be held in a way that will benefit one party: Cal HC

The Calcutta High Court has said the SEC is expected not to declare election to municipal bodies in a manner which will benefit one particular party.

HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of Mamata's poll agent in murder case

The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail prayer of Trinamool Congress leader Sk Supiyan, who was the election agent of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram

Calcutta HC verdict setting aside CAT order disturbing: Centre to SC

The Centre told the Supreme Court Calcutta High Court has passed a disturbing order while setting aside an order of the principal bench of CAT to transfer an application by former WB chief secretary

Petition filed to hold municipal polls in Bengal; HC hearing on Nov 17

The court on Monday said it will hear the petition seeking direction to hold municipal polls in the state

Cal HC allows PIL for curbs on gathering of people during coming festivals

The Calcutta High Court allowed filing of a PIL seeking restrictions on gathering of people during the upcoming festivals including Kali puja, Chhat puja, Jagadhatri puja and Christmas in West Bengal.

HC stays criminal proceedings initiated by Vindhya Telelinks subsidiaries

The Calcutta High Court, on Friday, stayed a criminal petition against "directors or erstwhile directors" on the board of three M P Birla group companies

Calcutta HC gives go-ahead for Bhabanipur by-poll, berates chief secretary

The court severely berated H K Dwivedi, the state's chief secretary, for projecting himself "more as a servant of the political party in power than a public servant"

Calcutta HC allows Bhabanipur by-election as scheduled, dismisses petition

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition on the by-election to the Bhabanipur assembly seat, ordering that polls will be held as scheduled on September 30

Bhabanipur bypoll case: Calcutta High Court allows EC to file affidavit

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed the Election Commission to file an affidavit regarding the contents of the notification issued by it for the Bhabanipur bypoll

In legal fight with Lodha family, MP Birla firms set for showdown at AGMs

Punjab Produce Trading Co (PPTCL), a promoter entity, has proposed Satish Pradhan's name as a director in place of Harsh Vardhan Lodha, who is also in race in Birla Cable board

No coercive action against Suvendu Adhikari, says Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court on Monday not only stayed three of the five cases against him, but also told the police that no coercive action should be taken against Adhikari without the permission of the court

WB appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT probe into post-poll violence

The WB govt has appointed 10 IPS officers to assist a special investigating team (SIT) formed by the Calcutta HC to probe cases of post-poll violence in the state, a senior official said on Thursday