Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer’s gown during hearings related to West Bengal post-poll violence, triggering massive reactions online as TMC defended her appearance and social media debated the symbolism of her attire.

In lawyer's robe, Mamata Banerjee appears at Calcutta High Court: Can she wear it legally?

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Mar 11) dismissed the West Bengal government's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order in a matter relating to the attack on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in the Sandeshkhali region in the east Indian state of West Bengal.

Sandeshkhali violence: Supreme Court rejects West Bengal govt’s plea against HC order for CBI probe

Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Thursday (Mar 7) joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Indian general elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (Mar 5) ordered the transfer of the investigation into an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on January 5 from the state police to India's premier probe agency - Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Calcutta High Court transfers Sandeshkhali violence probe to CBI, Bengal govt moves top court

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court on Sunday (Mar 3) said he was leaving the judiciary and joining politics, a move welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress.

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of Calcutta High Court to join politics; BJP, Congress hail decision

The situation remains tense in the violence-hit Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders have come under the scanner for allegations of 'systemic gang rape' and sexual exploitation of women.

India: Sandeshkhali sex abuse row - Section 144 slapped again despite Calcutta HC order in trouble-hit areas

The government of the Indian state of West Bengal told the Supreme Court on Thursday (Jan 4) that it filed an appeal challenging a Calcutta High Court judgement which advised adolescent girls to “control sexual urges” and young men to train themselves to respect women.

India: Bengal files appeal against high court judgement advising adolescent girls to 'control sexual urges'

India's Supreme Court on Friday (Dec 8) slammed Calcutta High Court's recent observations that advised young girls to "control sexual urge". The top court deemed the observations as "objectionable and unwarranted" and further asked judges in the courtrooms across the country to avoid expressing "personal views or preach".

India’s Supreme Court tells judges to ‘not preach’ after ‘control sexual urge’ advice by Calcutta High Court

The High Court in the Indian city of Calcutta, in a recent ruling, said a man can file a divorce petition if forced to separate from his parents by his wife. This comes after the two-judge bench said that a son living with his parents is “absolutely normal in Indian culture and ethos,” reported Times of India.

Forcing husband to leave parents is mental cruelty, ground for divorce: Indian court

Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar was granted anticipatory bail by Calcutta High Court on Tuesday in connection with the Saradha Chit Fund Scam. The division bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising justices Sahidullah Munshi and Subhasis Dasgupta observed that custodial interrogation for Kumar was not required.

Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar granted anticipatory bail by Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended interim protection from arrest to former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar till July 22 in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.

Saradha scam: Calcutta High Court extends interim protection from arrest to Rajeev Kumar

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders Roshan Giri and Bimal Gurung, who are seeking protection to participate in campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, to approach Calcutta High Court within four days for the relief.

GJM leaders move SC seeking protection for Lok Sabha campaign, asked to approach Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court Tuesday adjourned hearing on the West Bengal government's plea against the CBI's attempt to enter Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar's residence to question him in connection with the multi-crore chit fund scam cases.

Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing on CBI bid to question Kolkata Police chief 

The West Bengal BJP has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order refusing permission to its three planned rath yatras in the state.

Bengal BJP appeals to Supreme Court against HC order disallowing its 3 rath yatras

The Bhartiya Janata Party will move vacation bench in the Supreme court challenging the order of the division bench of the Calcutta High Court that quashed the BJP's 'Rath Yatra' in West Bengal on Friday.

BJP to move SC bench challenging High Court's quashing of 'Rath Yatra' in West Bengal 

The Calcutta High Court on Friday quashed the single bench order that allowed BJP's 'Rath Yatra' in West Bengal. The quashing has come a day after the Calcutta High Court set aside Bengal government's denial of permission to the BJP to hold three 'rath yatra' in the state.

Calcutta HC quashes single bench order that allowed BJP's Rath Yatra in West Bengal

In a major setback for the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court has set aside the Bengal government’s denial of permission to the BJP to hold three rath yatras in the state.

In major setback for Mamata govt, Calcutta HC allows BJP to hold its 3 rath yatras in Bengal

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Sunday claimed the TMC-led state government has not responded to requests for a meeting over the saffron party's proposed 'rath yatra'.

No response from West Bengal govt to request for 'rath yatra' meeting: BJP

The West Bengal BJP Sunday said it had filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to ensure that it got a hearing in case the state government moved the apex court against the Calcutta High Court verdict on the party's proposed "rath yatra".

Rath yatra: West Bengal BJP files caveat in Supreme Court

The division bench of the Calcutta High Court, which began hearing BJP's plea against refusal of permission for its Rath Yatra earlier today, has directed three BJP representatives to meet state Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP by December 12.

Rath Yatra: Calcutta High Court directs BJP reps to meet state Chief Secy, DGP

Even as a division bench of the Calcutta Calcutta High Court began hearing BJP's plea against refusal of permission for its Rath Yatra, party president Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Rath Yatra: Amit Shah attacks Mamata as hearing gets underway in Kolkata HC

Opposition parties in the state termed the high court order as a 'victory of democracy over dictatorship' and sought the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging widespread violence during filing of nominations

Calcutta High Court stays West Bengal panchayat polls

The top court set aside the Calcutta High Court order directing the Centre not to withdraw Central Armed Paramilitary Forces companies from Darjeeling and Kalimpong over the Gorkhaland protests

Supreme Court permits Centre to withdraw remaining troops from Darjeeling

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday placed an interim stay on the withdrawal of central paramilitary forces from eastern state West Bengal's Darjeeling and Kalimpong district

Darjeeling: High court stays paramilitary move from Bengal

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