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Calcutta High Court
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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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Court Denies Bail To Chinese Man Who Allegedly Attempted To Enter India With Fake Nepali Passport, Travel Documents: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging the rejection of default bail for a Chinese national accused of attempting to enter India with a fake Nepali passport. Justice Subhendu Samanta delivered the verdict, which carefully analyzed the provisions of the Code of Criminal…
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Cash For Jobs Recruitment Scam, Court Directs CBI To Produce Hard Disks Containing OMR Sheets From 2014 Teachers' Eligibility Test: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, on July 2nd, 2024, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged disappearance of original OMR sheets from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted in 2014. This order comes in a case filed by Santanu Sit and Others (Petitioners) against The State of West…
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Lawyers Cannot Be Compelled To Cease Work, Court Says WB Bar Council's Black Day Protest Against New Criminal Laws Not Mandatory: Calcutta High Court
The Bar Council of West Bengal's decision to call for a 'Black Day' protest on July 1st, 2024, has been challenged in the Calcutta High Court. The protest is against three recently passed laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Code of Justice) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Indian Citizen Protection…
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Dhruv Rathee Agrees To Blur Or Replace Dabur's 'Real' Juice Packaging In Video: Calcutta High Court Approves Settlement
The Calcutta High Court has settled a trademark dispute between Dabur India Limited and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The case, CS-COM/474/2024 (Old No. CS/41/2023), involved Dabur accusing Rathee of using identical or deceptively similar packaging for a fruit juice product in one of his videos. Dispute Settled Amicably…
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Court Directs Immediate Action in Post-Poll Violence Cases: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has taken a strong stance against post-poll violence in West Bengal following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a landmark order, the court has directed the state machinery to ensure the safety and security of citizens and take immediate action against perpetrators. Key Points of the Order:…
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Lok Sabha Elections: Calcutta High Court stays police action against two BJP candidates
In two significant rulings on June 3, 2024, the High Court at Calcutta addressed the issue of alleged police harassment against opposition candidates in the 2024 Parliament General Election. Both cases, presided over by Justice Amrita Sinha, highlighted the court's intervention to ensure fair election processes and…
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Sexual Harassment Complaint Allowed for Further Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has made a significant ruling regarding a case involving allegations of sexual harassment. The case, which falls under the purview of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, saw XYZ, an Associate Professor at the…
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Section 42 Arbitration Act, Party Filing Section 9 Application in One Court Cannot Dispute Jurisdiction Later for Section 34 Application: Calcutta High Cour
In a significant decision, the High Court at Calcutta has reinforced the jurisdictional boundaries stipulated under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This ruling arose from a writ petition challenging an order from the Commercial Court at Gautam Buddh Nagar. Case Background The case involved a dispute…
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Court stays FIR against Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay; cites Arvind Kejriwal order: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has issued a stay on the investigation of a case involving multiple serious charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act. The case involves petitioner Sri Abhijit Gangopadhyay and others, who are accused of various offences during a rally related to the…
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AO Can't Draw An Adverse Inference For Mere Non-Response From Directors To Notices: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta has dismissed an appeal filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Kolkata against Atlantic Dealers Pvt. Ltd. The case, under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, centered on an order dated 8th May, 2023, concerning I.T.A. No.530/Kol/2020 for the…
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Incorporating Arbitration Clause Via Subsequent Circular Isn't Valid Unless Explicitly Mentioned And Included In Original Agreement: Calcutta High Court
The High Court at Calcutta recently dealt with a review application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involves a dispute between Dhansar Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. (petitioner) and Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (respondent) regarding a contract for hiring heavy earth moving…
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Court time valuable, unfortunate that dishonest litigants hijack system: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development in the High Court at Calcutta, Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur presiding, a significant ruling was made regarding a dispute under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The case, BMG Gulf FZC vs Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited, revolved around a lease agreement concerning an oil and…
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
