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Calcutta High Court
Kolkata
The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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Peaceful Protest Not an Offence Merely Because Authorities Dislike It, FIR Against Six SLST Aspirants Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case registered against six school job aspirants who protested against alleged irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the School Service Commission in West Bengal. Justice Anuj Singh passed the judgment on October 9, 2026, allowing a writ petition filed by…
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Security Measures Sought After Advocate Attacked on Court Premises, Lawyers Urged to End Strike: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu action following reports of attacks on lawyers inside court premises in West Bengal. In an order dated October 7, 2026, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge and Justice Om Narayan Rai expressed concern over the incidents and the resulting…
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SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Husband’s Family Quashed for Lack of Material Supporting Caste-Based Offences: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Anita Mahajan, Sadhan Chandra Mahajan, Bihan Mahajan, Papri Debnath and Piyali Bhowmick in two connected cases concerning allegations of matrimonial cruelty and caste-based offences. Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) delivered the judgment on 29.09.2026 in CRR…
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ST\SC Act Further Cyber Investigation Ordered Into Facebook Caste-Abuse Complaint, Court Says Public View Extends to Digital Domain: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has set aside an order accepting a “Nil/No clue” police report in a caste-abuse case involving Facebook posts. The judgment was delivered by Justice Uday Kumar on 25.09.2026 in CRR 2992 of 2023. The case arose from a complaint filed by Sri Sayan Mondal, who belongs to the Scheduled Caste…
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Journalists Protected from Coercive Steps in ‘Gerua Gundami’ FIR Over Anandabazar Patrika Article: Calcutta High Court
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by Sanu Varghese Shoukkathali, the complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The dispute arose after the High Court, in revision, had ordered a fresh trial from the stage of defence evidence. The High Court had relied on the Supreme…
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DNA Did Not Match Newborn Child, Sexual Assault Conviction Set Aside by Giving Benefit of Doubt: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has allowed an appeal filed by Teerath @ Chotu Tekam and acquitted him of the charges for which he had been convicted by the trial court. The judgment was delivered by Justice Devnarayan Mishra on 17 September 2026. The trial court had convicted Teerath in S.T. No.35/2021…
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Court Declines Relief to Tulu Mandal After He Left India Before FIR, Notes Recovery of ₹28 Crore Cash and 15 Kg Gold: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere with the arrest warrant and subsequent proclamation issued against Md. Nazibuddin @ Tulu Mondal in connection with a criminal case registered in Birbhum. 1. Criminal Case and Arrest Warrant The case, CRR 3444 of 2026, arose from Mohammad Bazar Police Station Case (FIR)…
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Gold Flake Trademark Injunction Upheld in IJM Gold Stag Dispute: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging an interim injunction in a trademark and trade-dress dispute involving ITC Limited’s “Gold Flake” cigarette brand and the “IJM Gold Stag” mark. A Division Bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya delivered the judgment on…
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Three-Year-Old Child Ordered to Be Returned to Couple by Child Welfare Committee: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Child Welfare Committee to return a minor child to the petitioners, Smt. Aparna Das and another, after finding that the child did not fall within the legal category of a child in need of care and protection. The order was passed by Justice Krishna Rao in WPA No. 13525 of 2026.…
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Minor Driving Without a Licence Cannot Bar Compensation for a Fatal Accident Caused by Another Vehicle: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has increased compensation in a fatal road accident case involving a 17-year-old scooter rider. The court held that driving without a licence alone cannot prevent a victim's family from receiving compensation when another vehicle causes the accident through rash and negligent driving. Justice…
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Advocate’s Court Order Sheet Tampering Called “Extremely Shocking”, Matter Referred to Bar Council of West Bengal: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has sought action by the Bar Council, West Bengal, against a lawyer after finding that the lawyer allegedly incorporated the name of an alleged contemnor into a court order sheet instead of correcting the cause title of a contempt application. The matter arose in CPAN No. 214 of 2025 in WPA No.…
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498A Case Quashed After Mutual Consent Divorce, Continuation Would Amount to Abuse of Judicial Process: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal proceeding under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Sri Prince Bansal, observing that the matrimonial dispute had been settled and the marriage had been dissolved through mutual consent. Justice Uday Kumar passed the order on 14 September 2026 in CRR 2063…
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SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Husband’s Family Quashed for Lack of Material Supporting Caste-Based Offences: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Anita Mahajan, Sadhan Chandra Mahajan, Bihan Mahajan, Papri Debnath and Piyali Bhowmick in two connected cases concerning allegations of matrimonial cruelty and caste-based offences. Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) delivered the judgment on 29.09.2026 in CRR…
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DNA Did Not Match Newborn Child, Sexual Assault Conviction Set Aside by Giving Benefit of Doubt: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has allowed an appeal filed by Teerath @ Chotu Tekam and acquitted him of the charges for which he had been convicted by the trial court. The judgment was delivered by Justice Devnarayan Mishra on 17 September 2026. The trial court had convicted Teerath in S.T. No.35/2021…
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Three-Year-Old Child Ordered to Be Returned to Couple by Child Welfare Committee: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Child Welfare Committee to return a minor child to the petitioners, Smt. Aparna Das and another, after finding that the child did not fall within the legal category of a child in need of care and protection. The order was passed by Justice Krishna Rao in WPA No. 13525 of 2026.…
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Advocate’s Court Order Sheet Tampering Called “Extremely Shocking”, Matter Referred to Bar Council of West Bengal: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has sought action by the Bar Council, West Bengal, against a lawyer after finding that the lawyer allegedly incorporated the name of an alleged contemnor into a court order sheet instead of correcting the cause title of a contempt application. The matter arose in CPAN No. 214 of 2025 in WPA No.…
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Death Sentence of Convict Who Killed Wife With Axe in Front of Son Commuted to Life Imprisonment: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court's Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri has refused to uphold the death penalty imposed on Sujit Dey Bhowmik, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Mitali Dey Bhowmick, with an axe at her parental home in Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri district. The Division Bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Smita Das…
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Victim Cannot Be Denied Investigation Documents Under BNSS Merely for Incorrectly Citing CrPC Provision: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the rights of victims in criminal cases. The Court emphasized that a victim is entitled to obtain copies of investigation documents under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), even if the victim mistakenly mentions the wrong statutory…
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Criminal Proceedings Against Family Member of Sole Proprietorship Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has recently passed a significant judgment in a criminal revision case, emphasizing that criminal proceedings against a family member of a sole proprietorship based on cheque bounce allegations cannot be sustained under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court clarified…
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Mediation Cannot Be Forced in Mutual Consent Divorce Cases; Trial Court Order Set Aside: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that couples seeking divorce by mutual consent cannot be compelled to undergo mediation against their wishes. The Court set aside the order of the Trial Court which had dismissed a joint divorce petition only because the husband and wife did not appear before the mediator. The Division…
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Pregnant Woman Granted Interim Bail in NDPS Case on Humanitarian Grounds: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to Shaista Khan, who is facing prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, after considering her advanced stage of pregnancy. The Court held that although offences under the NDPS Act carry strict bail conditions, humanitarian…
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Mere Designation as Director Is Insufficient to Prosecute for Cheque Bounce Without Specific Role in Company Affairs Under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that a Director of a company cannot be prosecuted under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 merely because of his designation as a Director. The Court ruled that the complaint must contain specific and clear allegations showing that the Director was in charge…
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Cheque Dishonour Case Against Director Quashed; Mere Designation as Director Not Sufficient Under the Negotiable Instruments Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a person cannot be prosecuted in a cheque dishonour case only because he holds the post of Director in a company. The Court observed that specific allegations about the person’s role and responsibility in the company’s business are necessary before applying Section 141 of the…
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Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC Applied in SC/ST Employees Welfare Council Bank Account Dispute Under Societies Registration Rules: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court Judgment on Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC: Dispute over Operation of Bank Accounts of Registered Society and Application of West Bengal Societies Registration Act Regulations Background of the Case The case was heard before the Calcutta High Court, Appellate Side, involving an appeal filed by Akhilesh…
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Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Rape And Murder Of 2.5-Year-Old Girl Reduced To Life Imprisonment: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of Suresh Paswan, who was convicted of the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Kolkata's Khidderpore area, where the victim’s family lived under a flyover. The judgment was passed by a division bench comprising…
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Termination Based On Flawed Disciplinary Action Against Co-operative Bank Staff Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, through a single judge bench led by Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, ruled that the disciplinary proceedings and subsequent termination of a senior bank officer were invalid as they were carried out by officials who lacked the legal authority to do so. The court held that the actions…
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Divorce Refused Due To Spousal Fraud, Woman’s Entitlements Under Hindu Marriage Act Sustained: Calcutta High Court
This case involves a divorce petition filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, where the husband sought divorce on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion by the wife. The husband alleged that the wife repeatedly filed false legal complaints against him, including under Section 498A IPC, Domestic Violence Act, and…
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Aadhaar Act’s Punitive Clauses Inapplicable Retroactively Without Explicit Mandate Due To Article 20(1) Constraint: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Uday Kumar, has ruled that the penal provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 cannot be applied to offences committed before the Act came into force. The Court held that doing so would amount to a violation of Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India, which prohibits retrospective…
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Daily-Wage And Temporary Employees Should Be Included In Assessing Applicability Of Gratuity Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), upheld the entitlement of Rejaul Hoque, a retired employee of Midnapur District Service-cum-Marketing & Industrial Cooperative Union Ltd., to receive gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Court held that the Union…
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Death Sentence Commuted As Case Not 'Rarest Of Rare' Despite Brutal Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent judgment, commuted the death sentence of a man convicted under Section 302, Indian Penal Code for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi concluded that the case did not fall into the “rarest of rare” category, which…
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Trial Court Criticized For Patriarchal Outlook And 'Copy-Paste' Reasoning In Denial Of Divorce To Husband: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted divorce to a husband on the ground of cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, setting aside a trial court order that had previously denied the divorce. The High Court criticized the lower court’s judgment for being a “copy-paste” from earlier matrimonial orders, lacking attention to…
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Judicial Interference In Medical Expert Opinion Permissible Only If Found Arbitrary: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Aniruddha Roy, ruled that courts cannot overturn or replace the judgment of medical experts. Judicial intervention is only justified if there is clear proof of mala fide intent, arbitrariness, or inconsistency in the expert opinion. In this case, no such grounds were found, and…
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Court Not A Suitable Platform To Claim Temporary Relief Amid Ongoing Arbitration: Calcutta High Court
The case involves an application under Section 9(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Petitioner sought interim protection to secure an amount of Rs. 5.85 crores awarded in an interim arbitral award. The Petitioner requested the Court to direct the Respondent No. 1 to furnish security in the form of…
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Default bail not allowed if chargesheet is filed within the stipulated time, even without chemical examination report: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a significant ruling, clarified that the right to default bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is extinguished once a chargesheet is filed within the statutory period, even if it does not include the Chemical Examination Report. The division bench…
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Bail Rejected in Rape Case Involving Minor Victim: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent judgment dated 8 May, 2025, rejected the bail application of Santu Mondal, who has been in custody for more than 2 years and 3 months. The application was filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which corresponds to Section 439 of the Criminal…
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False Promise, Real Consequences: Trial Ordered in Alleged Forceful Abortion and Rape Case: Calcutta High Court
In a deeply concerning case of alleged forceful abortion and rape, the Calcutta High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Md. Noor Alam seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against him under Section 417 and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in Rajabagan Police Station Case No. 106…
Court Rules ₹120 Court Fee Applies to Section 34 Applications Against Arbitral Awards, Higher Fees Under Entry No. 1(10) Inapplicable: Calcutta High Court
Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 came under judicial scrutiny in a recent case before the High Court of Calcutta, wherein the petitioners challenged an arbitration award. The judgment centered around the question of whether the deficit court fees paid at the time of filing the petition rendered…
About the Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Seat
Kolkata
State / UT
West Bengal
Region
East India
