<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plea for an order to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an investigation into the January 5 attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali village which is in the North 24 Parganas district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Calcutta HC had also asked for the custody of the accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh to be granted to the central agency. He was arrested by the West Bengal police on February 29 in connection with the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, however, ordered expunging certain remarks and observations made against the state government and the police in the March 5 order of the high court.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bench noted the submission of Additional Solicitor General SV Raju that he has no objection to the expunction of the remarks if the final order transferring the probe to CBI remains as it is.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench posed several questions during the hearing to senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, who is representing the West Bengal police, as to why the suspended Sheikh was not promptly arrested and why was there a delay in the investigation of the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The West Bengal government on March 6 had approached the top court seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging the high court order, but failed to elicit prompt relief.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The state government, in its plea before the apex court, had dubbed the Calcutta high court order as perverse, illegal, and arbitrary which deserves to be set aside.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is most respectfully submitted that the Impugned Order was pronounced by the Division Bench at 3 pm and uploaded on the High Court website by 3.30 pm (approx.), but the directions contained therein required the Petitioner/State Govt. To comply with such directions by 4.30 pm on the self same day i.e. March 5, 2024 which effectively frustrated the Petitioner's right to avail its remedy under Article 136 of the Constitution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In fact, the Advocate General appearing for the Petitioner State orally prayed seeking stay on the operation of the Impugned Order for three days to avail such legal remedy but the Division Bench not only rejected such prayer but refused to record the same in the Impugned Order," the state government said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>CBI summons close aides of Shahjahan Sheikh</strong></h2>

<p>The CBI has summoned nine close aides and associates of suspended TMC leader to appear before the agency on Monday, officials said. The investigating agency suspects that these nine individuals were allegedly part of the attack on ED officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They also allegedly instigated the crowd to target the team when they went to raid the premises of Sheikh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


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.

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. The plea for an order to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an investigation into the January 5 attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali village which is in the North 24 Parganas district. The Calcutta HC had also asked for the custody of the accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh to be granted to the central agency. He was arrested by the West Bengal police on February 29 in connection with the attack. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, however, ordered expunging certain remarks and observations made against the state government and the police in the March 5 order of the high court. Also read: 'TMC full of rapists, real and reel': BJP slams TMC for nominating veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha The bench noted the submission of Additional Solicitor General SV Raju that he has no objection to the expunction of the remarks if the final order transferring the probe to CBI remains as it is. The bench posed several questions during the hearing to senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, who is representing the West Bengal police, as to why the suspended Sheikh was not promptly arrested and why was there a delay in the investigation of the case. The West Bengal government on March 6 had approached the top court seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging the high court order, but failed to elicit prompt relief. Also read: SC rejects SBI's electoral bond disclosure extension plea, directs it to share info by March 12 The state government, in its plea before the apex court, had dubbed the Calcutta high court order as perverse, illegal, and arbitrary which deserves to be set aside. "It is most respectfully submitted that the Impugned Order was pronounced by the Division Bench at 3 pm and uploaded on the High Court website by 3.30 pm (approx.), but the directions contained therein required the Petitioner/State Govt. To comply with such directions by 4.30 pm on the self same day i.e. March 5, 2024 which effectively frustrated the Petitioner's right to avail its remedy under Article 136 of the Constitution." "In fact, the Advocate General appearing for the Petitioner State orally prayed seeking stay on the operation of the Impugned Order for three days to avail such legal remedy but the Division Bench not only rejected such prayer but refused to record the same in the Impugned Order," the state government said. Watch: Electoral bonds scheme case timeline, all you need to know × CBI summons close aides of Shahjahan Sheikh The CBI has summoned nine close aides and associates of suspended TMC leader to appear before the agency on Monday, officials said. The investigating agency suspects that these nine individuals were allegedly part of the attack on ED officials. They also allegedly instigated the crowd to target the team when they went to raid the premises of Sheikh. (With inputs from agencies)

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

<p>Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 19) rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe by government agencies into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's top court said that the incident that happened in Sandeshkhali could not be compared to the violence in northern eastern state of Manipur. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih said that the Calcutta High Court is already seized of the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench said: "The local high court will be the best to assess the situation. Let there be no dual forums." The bench also granted the PIL petitioner the liberty to approach the high court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This development comes amid reports that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari apparently said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, Adhikari was granted permission by the Calcutta High Court to visit Sandehkhali. He is expected to visit the gram panchayat in Sandeshkhali Block-II on Tuesday, as directed by Justice Kaushik Chanda.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What's happening in Sandeshkhali?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Sandeshkhali is a village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. It has seen violent protests amid allegations that a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and his supporters sexually abused women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several women have accused local TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his allies of land-grabbing and sexual abuse. As per the report, Sheikh has been on the run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While talking to the media, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma said that several women came forward and complained about molestation when she visited Sandeshkhali.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A home has been built by the Governor for the women of Sandeshkhali. Those who feel that they are not safe in their homes can come here and live," Sharma said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The demand of the women of Sandeshkhali is safety and we will ensure that. I want to request the state police to work without getting afraid and by staying away from the political agenda," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 19) rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe by government agencies into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal state.

Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 19) rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe by government agencies into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal state. India's top court said that the incident that happened in Sandeshkhali could not be compared to the violence in northern eastern state of Manipur. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih said that the Calcutta High Court is already seized of the matter. The bench said: "The local high court will be the best to assess the situation. Let there be no dual forums." The bench also granted the PIL petitioner the liberty to approach the high court. This development comes amid reports that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari apparently said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the region. As per reports, Adhikari was granted permission by the Calcutta High Court to visit Sandehkhali. He is expected to visit the gram panchayat in Sandeshkhali Block-II on Tuesday, as directed by Justice Kaushik Chanda. Also read: Farmers' body in India rejects government's five-year MSP contract offer calling it diversion What's happening in Sandeshkhali? Sandeshkhali is a village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. It has seen violent protests amid allegations that a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and his supporters sexually abused women. Several women have accused local TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his allies of land-grabbing and sexual abuse. As per the report, Sheikh has been on the run. While talking to the media, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma said that several women came forward and complained about molestation when she visited Sandeshkhali. Also read: SP’s Akhilesh Yadav shuns Rahul Gandhi’s march as deeper crack appears in oppn INDIA bloc "A home has been built by the Governor for the women of Sandeshkhali. Those who feel that they are not safe in their homes can come here and live," Sharma said. "The demand of the women of Sandeshkhali is safety and we will ensure that. I want to request the state police to work without getting afraid and by staying away from the political agenda," she added. #WATCH | West Bengal: NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, "Today I visited Sandeshkhali and several women came forward and complained about molestation...Those who sit far away and comment that it is a political agenda should once visit here... A home has been built by the… pic.twitter.com/VTXdAlE1YG — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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

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