Calcutta High Court
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Unless Part Of Cause Of Action Arises Within Territorial Jurisdiction Of Concerned HC: Calcutta High Court
On 08.09.2025, the High Court at Calcutta dismissed a writ petition challenging a 'Proprietary' tender floated by the Panipat Refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in the GeM portal.The Petitioner, who has its office in Kolkata, had filed the writ petition challenging a proprietary tender (bid being limited to only one bidder) floated by IOCL's Panipat Refinery for spare parts...
Land Losers Not Prohibited From Claiming Enhanced Compensation In Absence Of Agreement Finalising Initial Determination: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court bench of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Chaitali Chatterjee (Das) has held that compensation determined by the competent authority under Section 10(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Rights of User in Land) Act, 1962 (the 1962 Act) shall be treated as a determination at the first instance when there is no agreement between the...
Calcutta High Court Monthly Digest: August 2025
NOMINAL INDEXPrincipal Commissioner of Income Tax - 2, Kolkata v. Minto Park Estates Private Limited Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Cal) 188Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Central - 2, Kolkata v. M/s. Zulu Merchandise Private Limited Case No: 2025 LiveLaw (Cal) 189Ravi Kumar Ray Vs. Union of India & Ors. Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Cal) 190ROSHAN AGARWAL VS. NATIONAL PROJECTS...
Secured Creditor Can Seek Physical Possession Of Immovable Property U/S 14 Of SARFAESI Act Even After Sale: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justices Debangsu Basak and Md. Shabbar Rashidi has held that a secured creditor can seek physical possession of an immovable property under section 14 of the SARFAESI Act even after the sale of that property to a purchaser.The present appeal has been filed against an order passed by the Single Judge in a Writ Petition by which the SBI was refused...
State Refusing To Take Responsibility For Smooth Functioning Of Bengali Film Industry, Trying To Wash Its Hands Off: Calcutta High Court
'It appears that the political parties are heavily upon the State, and the Principal Secretary is also not in a position to take a decision in the matter,' the court said.
Calcutta High Court Questions Delhi Police Over Alleged Deportation Of Bengali Migrant Family To Bangladesh Within 2 Days Of Detention Order
The Calcutta High Court has questioned the Delhi police over the "hasty" deportation of a Bengali-migrant family from Birbhum district to Bangladesh within 48 hours of a detention order being passed against them.The questions were raised by a division bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakroborty and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra.Ashok Kr Chakraborty, the Additional Solicitor General appearing for...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Alleged Despicable Portrayal Of Freedom Fighter Gopal Patha In 'The Bengal Files' Movie
The Calcutta High Court on Monday (September 8) dismissed a writ petition filed by the grandson of freedom fighter Gopal Chandra Mukherjee alias 'Gopal Patha' challenging the alleged despicable portrayal of his grandfather in director Vivek Agnihotri's latest film 'The Bengal Files'.Justice Amrita Sinha in her order said:"Petitioner intended to obtain certain information under RTI. The...
Freedom Fighter Gopal Patha's Grandson Moves Calcutta High Court Against Alleged 'Dishonourable' Portrayal Of Grandfather In Bengal Files Movie
The plea also challenges the film’s director Vivek Agnihotri’s position on the board of the CBFC and seeks his stepping aside till the matter is decided.
Counterclaim In Arbitration Cannot Be Allowed After Commencement Of Claimant's Evidence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya has held that a counterclaim in arbitration proceedings cannot be allowed after the commencement of the claimant's evidence, as doing so would cause serious injustice to the other party. The present petition has been filed under Article 227 of the Indian Constitution against an order passed by Arbitrator by which...
[S.483(2) BNSS] Calcutta High Court Suspends Bail Granted To POCSO Accused By Trial Court Without Hearing Victim
The Calcutta High Court has suspended the bail granted to a man accused under the POCSO Act, by the trial court, after finding that the bail had been granted without hearing the victim in the case.Justice Bivas Pattanayak held: "In the present case, undisputedly, the informant/victim was not notified about the bail application filed by the opposite party no.2 and, therefore, there is factually...
Calcutta High Court Stays Labour Dept Notification Disqualifying Retired Workers From Holding Offices In Trade Unions
The Calcutta High Court has stayed a notification by the State's Labour department, disqualifying retired workers from holding offices in trade unions.The order was passed by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul).A writ petition was filed by the Federal Chatkal Mazdoor Union had challenged Notification No. 41/Misc02/2025 dated 08.04.2025 issued by the Registrar of Trade Unions, Government of West...
Writ Court Is Empowered To Direct Article 12 Authority To Release Admitted Dues For Work Done To Satisfaction Of Authority: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Aniruddha Roy has held that once a Work Order is issued and the work is completed to the satisfaction of an authority falling under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, it becomes mandatory for the authority to release the payment. Failing this, the Court, in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution, can direct...