Calcutta High Court Declines TMC's Plea To Operate Bank Accounts Frozen By ED

Case: ALL INDIA TRINAMOOL CONGRESS AND ANR. VS UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 287

The Calcutta High Court refused to permit the Trinamool Congress to operate bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate during the pendency of proceedings. The Court declined interim relief while the challenge to the freezing action remains under consideration.

Empanelment Does Not Confer An Indefeasible Right To Appointment: Calcutta High Court

Case Name : Sarbani Sardar (Naskar) & Ors. vs The State of West Bengal & Ors

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 288

The Calcutta High Court reiterated that inclusion in a select panel or merit list does not create an absolute or enforceable right to appointment. It held that empanelment only gives a candidate the right to be considered in accordance with law.

Suppression Of Pending Criminal Cases In Attestation Form During Probation Justifies Termination From Service: Calcutta High Court

Case Name : Union of India & Others Vs. Gujjudi Varaprasad

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 289

The Calcutta High Court upheld the termination of a probationary employee who failed to disclose pending criminal cases in the attestation form. The Court held that suppression of material information strikes at the integrity expected of a public servant.

Aadhaar Card Constitutes Prima Facie Proof Of Occupation; Demolition Without Notice Illegal: Calcutta High Court

Case Title: Md. Idrish & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 290

The Calcutta High Court held that an Aadhaar card can constitute prima facie evidence of occupation for the purpose of extending procedural protection. It ruled that demolition carried out without prior notice violated principles of natural justice.

Child Who Saw Mother Being Killed Is A Victim Too: Calcutta High Court Convicts Husband's Family In 2006 Murder Case

Case: Swapan Kumar Pramanick -Versus- Samir Das and Ors

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 291

The Calcutta High Court observed that a child who witnesses the murder of a parent is also a victim of the crime. While convicting the husband and his family in a 2006 murder case, the Court recognised the lasting trauma suffered by the child.

Trial Court Cannot Force Parties To Undergo Mediation In Mutual Consent Divorce Cases: Calcutta High Court

Case: Danish Karim v. Ranjana Chowdhury, F.A.T. 22 of 2026, decided on July 20, 2026.

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 292

The Calcutta High Court held that parties seeking divorce by mutual consent cannot be compelled to participate in mediation against their wishes. It clarified that mediation in such cases must remain voluntary.

Allegation Of Child Marriage Doesn't Empower Divorce Court To Direct POCSO FIR: Calcutta High Court

Case: Goyram Barman v. Madhumita Barman, FA 46 of 2026, decided on July 20, 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 293

The Calcutta High Court ruled that a matrimonial court dealing with divorce proceedings cannot direct registration of an FIR under the POCSO Act merely because allegations of child marriage arise. Such directions fall outside the scope of its jurisdiction.

Consent Of Minor Immaterial In Kidnapping Cases; Removal Without Guardian's Consent Attracts Offence: Calcutta High Court

Case: Ramjan Molla @ Pintu Molla @ Rupchand @ Raju – Versus – The State of West Bengal

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 294

The Calcutta High Court reiterated that a minor's consent has no legal significance in kidnapping offences. It held that taking a minor away without the consent of the lawful guardian is sufficient to attract the offence.

Marriage Became 'Deadwood' After 19-Year Separation; Irretrievable Breakdown Amounts To Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

Case Title: Sri Sanjib Tarafdar v. Smt. Mausumi Tarafdar

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 295

The Calcutta High Court granted a decree of divorce after noting that the spouses had lived apart for 19 years. It held that compelling parties to continue such a marriage amounts to mental cruelty.

Calcutta High Court Allows Candidate To Participate In WBJEE Counselling Despite Expired EWS Certificate

Case Title: Ujjwal Biswas v. State of West Bengal & Ors.

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 296

The Calcutta High Court permitted a candidate to participate in WBJEE counselling despite the expiry of the EWS certificate. The relief was made subject to the candidate furnishing a renewed certificate within the stipulated time.

'Situation Not Normal': Calcutta High Court Declines TMC Student Wing's Plea For Rally In Solidarity With NEET Protest

Case: Sayan De v State Of West Bengal

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 297

The Calcutta High Court refused permission for a rally proposed by the TMC student wing in support of the NEET protest in Delhi. Observing that the prevailing law and order situation was "not normal," the Court declined to interfere with the authorities' decision.