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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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Husband's Pressure on Wife to Claim Share in Ancestral Property Can Amount to Dowry Demand: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has partly allowed the appeals filed by Sajal Parui and his parents in a dowry death case arising from the death of his wife Chayanika. The Court upheld the conviction of Sajal Parui for offences under Section 498A and Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, but reduced his sentence from life…
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Human Dignity Extends to Every Accused; State Must Prevent Egg-Throwing and Mob Violence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Director General of Police, West Bengal, to immediately issue statewide guidelines to prevent members of the public from throwing eggs at accused persons, engaging in mob violence, mob lynching, and publicly humiliating individuals facing criminal accusations. The Court…
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State Cannot Dissolve Municipality Without Fair Hearing; Purulia Civic Board's Dissolution Set Aside: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the West Bengal Government's decision dissolving the Board of Councillors of the Purulia Municipality, holding that the action violated the principles of natural justice and failed to comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 431 of the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993. The…
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Promise to Marry After Initial Sexual Assault Is No Defence to Rape Charge; Conviction Upheld: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the conviction of Anil Kumar Gupta in a rape case and dismissed his criminal appeal challenging a trial court judgment passed more than two decades ago. The Court ruled that shortcomings in investigation, non-examination of certain witnesses and absence of some supporting documents…
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Section 498A IPC, Section 406 IPC and Domestic Violence Dispute: Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Matrimonial Case Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal proceeding filed under Section 498A IPC, Section 406 IPC, Section 342 IPC, Section 506 IPC and Section 34 IPC against the parents-in-law, sister-in-law and a relative of a woman who had alleged cruelty, dowry demand and harassment after the death of her husband. The…
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Fresh Charge Memo Cannot Be Quashed; Procedural Defect in Earlier Charges Not a Bar to New Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that withdrawal of a defective departmental charge sheet does not prevent authorities from issuing a fresh charge memo in accordance with law. The Court ruled that disciplinary authorities are entitled to correct procedural defects and restart proceedings under the applicable service…
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Service Law | SSB Constable Reinstated; Termination Over Alleged Suppression of Criminal Case Set Aside: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the termination of an SSB Constable and held that the authorities acted without jurisdiction when they reopened a departmental matter years after imposing a punishment. The Court ruled that once a disciplinary proceeding had concluded and punishment had been imposed, the…
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Compensation Enhanced in 2013 Fatal Road Accident Case; Insurer Directed to Pay Additional ₹13.8 Lakh: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has significantly enhanced compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim after finding that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had wrongly assessed the age of the deceased and incorrectly denied future prospects. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aniruddha Roy on 21 May 2026 in a…
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Matrimonial Dispute | Multiple Criminal Cases Against Husband Quashed, Trial in One Case Allowed to Continue: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court at the Circuit Bench in Jalpaiguri has delivered a significant judgment in a series of matrimonial criminal disputes involving Anirban Chakraborty, his mother Jharna Chakraborty, and his wife. The judgment was delivered on 12 June 2026 by Justice Krishna Rao while deciding five connected…
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Response Sought From WB Police Over SOP for Action Against Social Media Posts Targeting Judges: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has taken serious note of several allegedly defamatory YouTube videos and social media posts targeting judges and proceedings of the Court during the hearing of an ongoing matter. The Court expressed concern over “wanton aspersions” allegedly made against the Bench and members of the judiciary…
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Railway Employee’s Removal Set Aside After Acquittal in Criminal Case Based on Same Allegations: Calcutta High Court
Kolkata, May 22, 2026: The Calcutta High Court has set aside the removal of a railway employee from service after holding that the departmental proceedings and criminal prosecution against him were based on identical allegations, evidence and circumstances. The Court ruled that once the employee was acquitted in the…
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Senior Advocate Rajdipa Behura Appointed as Amicus Curiae in Suo Motu Contempt Case Against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP Leaders: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, May 22, 2026: The Delhi High Court has appointed senior advocate Rajdipa Behura as amicus curiae in the suo motu criminal contempt proceedings initiated against Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Vinay Mishra, Durgesh Pathak and Saurabh Bharadwaj over social media posts…
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
