KMC draft rules allowing fast-track building permits, EV charging space in big properties

Kolkata, April 10 -- In a bid to address the evolving urban needs and curb illegal constructions, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has prepared a draft amendment to its building rules which apa... Read More

No bar on ex-gratia for tiger-attack victims inside prohibited area, says High Court

Kolkata, April 10 -- Observing that there is no expressed bar for grant of compensation to victims of tiger attack inside a prohibited area, Calcutta High Court directed the state to pay compensation ... Read More

Press or media freedom is a right to be exercised freely, says High Court

Kolkata, April 9 -- Observing that freedom of the press or media should be considered a right to be exercised freely, Calcutta High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a broadcast media house i... Read More

Can't examine accused before prosecution witnesses: Cal HC

Kolkata, April 8 -- The Calcutta High Court has observed that the date of examination of accused cannot precede examination of prosecution witnesses under Section 311 of CrPC. The bench of Justice Ja... Read More

Central Administrative Tribunal single bench can hear, dispose of original matters, says HC

Kolkata, April 7 -- Reviewing its own order, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that a single member bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is competent to hear and dispose of original appl... Read More

Can't compound offence once adjudication ends, says HC

Kolkata, April 6 -- In a matter relating to violation of Foreign Exchange and Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), Calcutta High Court dismissed a writ petition, observing there is no provision for compoundin... Read More

Consumer Forum can't issue arrest warrant under CrPC: HC

Kolkata, April 4 -- Observing that law doesn't authorise Consumer Forum to issue an arrest warrant for enforcement of its order under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the Calcutta High Court qua... Read More

Cruelty allegation not enough for abetment of suicide: HC

Kolkata, April 3 -- Observing that mere allegations of cruelty is not sufficient to establish offence of abetment of suicide, Calcutta High Court quashed criminal case against in-laws in a case where ... Read More

High Court calls autopsy 'unprofessional & disgraceful'; 3 acquitted of murder charges

Kolkata, April 2 -- Observing that the autopsy report was "unprofessional and disgraceful" while the prosecution grossly failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, Calcutta High Court acquitted th... Read More

HC directs pvt firm to pay Rs 50L to state for 'prime location' land

Kolkata, April 1 -- Observing that land allotment policy notified by the state government in 2012 can't be made applicable in allotment of land in 1996, Calcutta High Court directed a private firm to ... Read More

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