calcutta high court

In a decisive ruling, the calcutta high court affirmed the termination of a CISF constable who repeatedly violated on-duty sobriety, highlighting the organization’s unwavering policy against alcohol consumption. The court emphasized that reliance on personnel with substance issues undermines the integrity of the force, reinforcing the need for members who can be entrusted with critical responsibilities.

The calcutta high court has set a controversial precedent by nullifying a professor's 20-year rape conviction, awarding him ₹10 lakh due to glaring deficiencies from the special prosecutor and the investigating officer. The judges emphasized that questionable practices and investigative shortcomings had marred the fairness of the trial process.

The calcutta high court delivered a surprising ruling, lessening a man’s three-year sentence for the assault of an elderly farmer, which took place in 2005. With the court recognizing that years have gone by and the offender had no prior criminal background, they chose to reduce the penalty.

After a lengthy 16-year battle, a painter's widow received Rs 4 lakh in compensation from the calcutta high court following her husband's fatal fall from a train. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury lambasted the Railway for neglecting to conduct an inquiry, noting that police and medical documentation clearly indicated an accidental death.

The calcutta high court has ordered the CBI to form a Special Investigation Team to probe allegations of suppression in the R G Kar Medical College rape and murder case. The SIT, led by the CBI's joint director (East), will investigate claims that aspects of the case were "hushed up." A detailed status report is due by June 25.

A key Pulwama attack accused was reportedly killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reigniting concerns over cross-border militancy. Meanwhile, an Air India flight experienced a tailstrike during landing in Bengaluru, leading to inspections and flight cancellations.