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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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SC/ST Act Provisions Not Attracted When Alleged Caste Abuse Is Made Over Phone: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important legal position regarding the applicability of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in cases where caste-based abuses are allegedly made over the telephone. The Court held that if such abuses are not made in any place within…
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Employers Can Withhold Gratuity for Loss Caused by Employee; Disciplinary Rules to Prevail over Gratuity Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the relationship between the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and disciplinary service rules governing senior managerial employees. A Division Bench comprising Justice Lanusungkum Jamir and Justice Rai Chattopadhyay held that the Payment of Gratuity…
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Probe into Messi in Kolkata Event Fiasco to Continue; Court Declines Interference with SIT and Enquiry Panel: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant interim relief in three Public Interest Litigations filed in connection with the chaotic Lionel Messi event held at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, on 13 December 2025. The petitions raised allegations of ticket profiteering, misuse of State machinery, lack of crowd control,…
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Employee Shifting to Another Cadre Cannot Later Claim Regular Promotion in Former Cadre: Calcutta High Court
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court consisting of Justice Madhuresh Prasad and Justice Prasenjit Biswas delivered an important judgment clarifying the relationship between the Career Advancement Scheme and subsequent claims for regular promotion. The Court held that an employee who has already availed benefits…
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High Court Declines Interference as Union of India Fails to Challenge Tribunal Order Granting Lifetime Invalid Pension to DSC Soldier: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the pensionary rights of armed forces personnel. The court refused to interfere with an order passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, which had granted invalid pension for life to a former Defence Service Corps soldier. The High Court made…
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Minimum 10-Year Service Requirement Not Applicable for Invalid Pension to Medically Discharged Defence Personnel: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clearly ruled that Invalid Pension cannot be denied to defence personnel who are medically discharged with permanent disability merely because they have not completed 10 years of qualifying service. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sujoy Paul, Acting Chief Justice, and Justice Partha…
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High Court Ruling: Condonation of Delay in Cheque Bounce Case Without Hearing the Accused, Grants Right to Be Heard - Calcutta High Court
Introduction to the Case In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court examined the legalities surrounding the condonation of delay in filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act), which deals with cheque bounce cases. The case of Gopal Kumar Agarwal VERSUS Sk. Abdul Hasera…
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Interim Relief Denied to Indian Importer in ‘PL SUPREME’ Trademark Dispute with Chinese Manufacturer: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit concerning the mark PL SUPREME. Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur held that the Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated…
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KMP Coconut Oil Packaging Found Deceptively Similar to Shalimar; Injunction Upheld: Calcutta High Court
A recent judgment of the Calcutta High Court has highlighted how the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly the principles connected to Section 27(2) relating to the common law remedy of passing off, protects the distinctive trade dress of a long-established brand. The court upheld an interim injunction in favour of…
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Refund Cannot Be Withheld under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act Unless Department Establishes Tax Liability: Calcutta High Court
A significant order has been delivered by the Calcutta High Court on 3rd November 2025 in the matter of Rajneesh Agarwal versus Income Tax Officer, Ward 22(2). The case concerns the long-pending income tax refund due to the petitioner, a practising Chartered Accountant, who claimed that the Income Tax Department had…
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Court Slams Flawed Legal Process, Quashes Criminal Charges in Controversial Loan Dispute Involving Forged Cheques and Alleged Extortion – High Court of Calcutta
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Calcutta has quashed a criminal complaint arising from a loan dispute, citing procedural lapses and failures to follow mandatory legal requirements. The case, which involved allegations of forgery, criminal breach of trust, and extortion, stemmed from a disputed loan…
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EPFO Order Denying Higher Pension to Eligible Retirees Quashed; Court Terms It Abuse of Law: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant judgment concerning the rights of employees of exempted establishments under the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, setting aside multiple rejection orders issued by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) regarding requests for higher pension. Justice Shampa…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jail Sentence Upheld for Building Owner Who Carried Out Unauthorised Construction Under Roof-Repair Permit: Calcutta High Court
The case involved Archana Agarwal, owner of premises at 167, Muktaram Babu Street, Ward No. 25, Borough No. IV, Kolkata, and the State of West Bengal and another respondent. The dispute concerned construction carried out under a municipal sanction that permitted only the reconstruction of roofs of an existing…
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Cheque-Bounce Case Against Former Independent Director Pranab Biswas Quashed Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Calcutta High Court
The case involved Pranab Biswas and Santonu Choudhury and concerned a cheque-bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The complaint arose from a flat-sale transaction involving Abhijata Construction Pvt. Ltd., which had allegedly agreed to sell a flat for Rs. 2,50,00,000/- and later…
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Loan Recovery Dispute May Fall Under Commercial Courts Act Despite Absence of Written Contract: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to reject a plaint filed by Divij Mercantiles Private Limited against Ashoka Hawai and Shoes Pvt Ltd over recovery of money advanced to the defendant. The defendant argued that the case was not a commercial suit under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 and was also barred by the Bengal…
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Cheque-Bounce Proceedings Against Three Wholesalers Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Pravin Kumar Agarwal, Jitendra Mohan Gupta, and Abhishek Gupta, who were accused in a cheque-bounce case involving Ddev Plastiks Industries Limited. The case concerned four dishonoured cheques of Rs. 9,00,000 each, issued by Mahendra Kumar Gupta,…
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
