Grossly Disappointed: Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Reports On Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Women, Illegal Land Grabbing In Sandeshkhali

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday took suo moto cognizance of newspaper reports on alleged sexual harassment of women living in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, and tribal lands that had been forcibly taken over.A single bench of Justice Apurba Sinha Ray took cognizance of the matter, appointed an amicus curiae, and issued notice to the authorities. It said:I have been grossly disappointed after...