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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 Highlights Detrimental Effects of Political Influence on College Education and Student Welfare: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta has quashed defamation proceedings against Dr. Sima Banerjee, Principal of Hooghly Women's College, in CRR 992 of 2022. The case revolved around allegations under Sections 499/500 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, highlighting the delicate balance between freedom of…
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Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal Does Not Bar Party's Right to Seek Section 9 Court for Order Implementation: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development within the realm of commercial disputes, a case under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has drawn attention due to its intricate legal complexities. The case, referred to as WPO No. 173 of 2024, revolves around a dispute between RKD Niraj JV and others (the petitioners) and The Union…
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Assessee's Failure To Establish Genuineness Of Transaction With Cogent And Credible Evidence: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling under the Income Tax Act, the Chennai High Court upheld the decision made by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] regarding a case of suspected round-tripping of funds. The case involved intricate financial transactions and the scrutiny of various entities' creditworthiness in…
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Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, Employee entitled to interest on withheld gratuity upon acquittal: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, a recent judgment from the High Court at Calcutta has shed light on the entitlement of employees to interest on withheld gratuity following acquittal in criminal proceedings. The case, titled "Md. Farid vs. Union of India & Ors.," centered around the interpretation of provisions in…
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Court quashes criminal case against bank officials who visited couple to foreclose loan: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) of the High Court at Calcutta, on 19th April 2024, quashed the criminal proceedings against officers of IDFC First Bank Limited (formerly Capital First Limited) in a case registered under Sections 341/447/506/323/354/509/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.…
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Child Abuse Scars Victims & Leads To Long Term Consequences; Early Recognition, Prevention Crucial In Safeguarding Children: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta upheld a conviction under Section 7 of the POCSO Act in the case of Subhas Mondal vs The State of West Bengal & Anr. The judgment, delivered by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), sheds light on a distressing incident of child abuse and the legal ramifications that followed.…
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Modern Penology Seeks To Reform Prisoners Regardless Of Past; Releasing Bowbazar Blast Convict After 31 Yrs Sets Good Precedent For Other Inmates
In a recent ruling by the Hon’ble Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya of the High Court at Calcutta, Section 432(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code came under scrutiny as the court deliberated over the case of Md. Khalid vs. The State of West Bengal. The central issue revolved around the denial of premature release to Md.…
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Arbitration Act 1996, Court Directs Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, Justice Prasenjit Biswas of the High Court at Calcutta exercised Article 227 of the Constitution of India to review an order dated 7th July 2015 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Siliguri in Title Suit No. 210 of 2013. The case involved M/S Fullerton India Credit Company Limited…
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Furnishing Of Wrong Information For Securing A Job Amounts To Fraud Upon The Employer: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court at Calcutta has dismissed a writ petition challenging a discharge order issued under the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957. The case involved a petition filed by Ram Asheesh Yadav against Union of India & Others. Case Details: 1. Background: Ram Asheesh Yadav was provisionally…
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Certified Copy Of Original Arbitration Agreement Attested By 'Notary Public' Is Sufficient Under S. 8(2) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was employed to resolve a dispute in the High Court at Calcutta. The case involved a revisional application, C.O. No. 3689 of 2015, challenging an order passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Siliguri, in Title Suit No. 210 of…
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Failure to Present Precedent at Pronouncement Makes Judgement Unreviewable [O.47 R.1 CPC]: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development in the High Court at Calcutta, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya presided over the review application IA No: GA 2 of 2022 in the case of RVWO - 20 of 2022 between Everest Infra Energy Limited and Transmission (India) Engineers & Anr. The court delivered its judgment on 19.03.2024, dismissing the…
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Arbitration Agreement Fraud Allegations Dismissed, Mere Silence Not Fraud Unless Active Concealment Occurs: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling by the Calcutta High Court, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya delivered a significant judgment addressing the allegations of fraud in an arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved SRMB Srijan Limited as the petitioner and Great Eastern Energy Corporation…
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
