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Calcutta HC allows Mamata Banerjee's public meeting in Sreerampur instead of procession

In a significant move, the Calcutta High Court sanctioned a public gathering for Mamata Banerjee in Hooghly, with a limit of 2,000 participants. Nevertheless, concerns over traffic led to the denial of a procession along GT Road. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya mandated police to be present to maintain order, responding to…

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SC rejects Mahua Moitra's plea over appearing before police in hate speech case

The Supreme Court declined to hear Mahua Moitra's challenge to a high court order. She was directed to appear before police on August 15 for questioning. The court noted her status as a Member of Parliament and her fears. Moitra's lawyer withdrew the plea after the bench's disinclination. The matter…

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Supreme Court asks Calcutta HC to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking nod to travel abroad for eye treatment

The Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea soon. He seeks permission to travel abroad for necessary eye treatment. The high court had previously extended his interim protection from coercive action. Banerjee is challenging an earlier order which restricted his foreign travel. The court wants…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Supreme Court after Calcutta HC denies foreign travel for eye treatment

Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC MP, is challenging a decision from the Calcutta High Court by appealing to the Supreme Court. The high court had previously rejected his plea to travel abroad for medical treatment, citing ongoing investigations as the reason. Still, it has provided him interim protection from any coercive…

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Adults have right to choose life partners: Calcutta HC orders protection for inter-faith wedding

The Calcutta High Court directed law enforcement to secure an upcoming inter-faith marriage in Howrah, emphasizing that adult individuals have the fundamental right to choose their spouses. Scheduled for Wednesday, the marriage will see police safeguarding the event and preventing any disruptions, with a compliance report expected seven days post-ceremony.

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Cal HC adjourns hearing till July 30 on Abhishek Banerjee's petition against eight FIRs

The Calcutta High Court adjourned Abhishek Banerjee's plea for protection from coercive action. Hearing on eight FIRs against the TMC MP will now take place on July 30. The court stated that Suvendu Adhikari cannot be cited as an example. Banerjee's lawyer sought protection in multiple cases across West Bengal.…

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Calcutta HC grants interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case

The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from coercive action to Mahua Moitra. This protection is valid until October fifth in a hate speech case. Moitra must appear before the investigating officer on August fourteenth for questioning. The court directed her to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. Further proceedings…

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HC: Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction suggests shifting its Martyrs' day rally to road near Birla Planetarium

The Trinamool Congress faction proposed alternative sites for their July 21 rally. They suggested Birla Planetarium or Metro channel as new locations. The court questioned why another rally could not be permitted nearby. The police are open to granting permission at a different venue. The hearing was adjourned for the…

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Calcutta HC orders Abhishek Banerjee to give voice sample on July 15 in intimidatory speech case

The Calcutta High Court ordered Abhishek Banerjee to give his voice sample on July 15. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya expressed displeasure over the delay in providing the sample. The court directed police to ensure Banerjee faces no harassment during his appearance. Banerjee's plea seeking quashing of proceedings was dismissed as withdrawn.…

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High Court appoints special officer for debit-frozen TMC bank accounts for Mamata-led group's daily expenses

The Calcutta High Court appointed a special officer to manage TMC bank accounts. These accounts were frozen following a complaint alleging proceeds of crime. The officer will oversee daily expenses until September 2026. Transactions for legal costs and the officer's honorarium are permitted. The court awaits the Election Commission's decision…

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TMC bank accounts debit-freeze, Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing till Thursday

A private bank reported to the Calcutta High Court regarding frozen Trinamool Congress accounts. The court adjourned the hearing after noting the solicitor general's personal difficulty. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction challenged the debit freeze of three party bank accounts. The court is considering appointing retired judges as special officers for…

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Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a petition by the Mamata Banerjee faction challenging the debit freeze, which followed a complaint by rebel MLAs. The Bidhannagar Police will also present investigation records, with…

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Calcutta HC grants interim protection to WB ex-sports minister in Messi event chaos case

The Calcutta High Court has provided interim protection to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas. This comes in a case concerning the chaos during the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December. The court has directed Biswas not to leave the station without permission and to submit…

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Calcutta HC grants TMC's Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action over his rally remarks

The Calcutta High Court has stepped in to offer relief to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, postponing any punitive action against him until July 31 linked to an FIR filed after his speech at a public meeting last month.

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Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

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