Calcutta High Court News

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that employers can recover proven financial losses caused by an employee from the employee’s gratuity if company service rules allow it. The court clarified that gratuity is not an absolute right and may be adjusted after due disciplinary proceedings. The judgment also confirmed that such recovery can apply even after retirement, provided the loss is quantified and procedures are followed.  

The Calcutta High Court will deliver its judgement today on alleged irregularities in hiring 32,000 primary teachers in West Bengal. The verdict follows the earlier cancellation of these appointments, with the final decision now before the division bench.

Former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has been granted conditional bail by the Calcutta High Court in a CBI case on primary teacher recruitment, paving the way for his release after over three years, subject to certain restrictions. Scroll down to read more.

The Calcutta High Court upheld a single-judge order questioning the appointment of CM Mamata Banerjee’s sister-in-law, Kajori Banerjee, as President of Rani Birla Girls’ College committee, citing the need for a detailed eligibility hearing. Scroll down to read more. 

Hasin Jahan's accusations came after the Calcutta High Court ruling directing the Indian cricketer to pay Rs 4 lakh per month to her and their daughter Aaira as part of a divorce case.  

Justice Chatterjee denied any relief to Sharmistha Panoli, observing that the freedom of speech in the country does not allow anyone to hurt anyone’s religious sentiment.

The SC found no reason to interfere with the Calcutta HC's order that the services of "tainted" candidates must be terminated and that they should be required to refund any salaries or payments received.

Sayan Lahiri, a leader of the Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj, was granted bail by the Calcutta High Court after leading 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest.

A bench of justices said that it has passed several directions for the authorities on dealing cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: The parents brought before the court postmortem findings and claimed that the girl was killed in a brutal and violent attack. 

Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case: Calcutta HC further inquired of the state counsel as to why there seems to be a protective stance towards him. It has been ordered to record his statement and allow him to disclose all that he knows. 

A fake scooty showroom has been busted in UP's Agra. Police has raided the showroom. In this case, showroom's manager has been arrested. Along with this, the police has also seized 7 fake scooties. These are the fake Sakti which were kept in the showroom. The police have seized them and brought them to the police station.

Despite the main accused being in jail, a court decision will result in more than 25,000 people losing their jobs. You can also see in this way that the cancellation of appointments due to the scandal has affected more than 25,000 families.

Sandeshkhali has been in the news after local women alleged land-grabbing and sexual abuse by now-suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his men, who are involved in fish farming and trading.

The Calcutta High Court, expressing dissatisfaction with the state police's handling of the matter, ordered the transfer of custody to the CBI by 4:30 pm on Wednesday.

The central probe agency is expected to take custody of suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested last week.