The Calcutta High Court while emphasising the need for setting up of exclusive DNA test outlets directed the Central government to open more CFSL Centres in the State for expeditious forensic examination during criminal investigations.
Last month, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved an ordinance to stop the incidents of so-called 'love jihad'. Under this, there is a provision for imprisonment for a maximum period of 10 years and fine for the marriage by deceit, fraud, seduction or forced conversion.
The Division Bench of Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Arijit Banerjee has passed this order while hearing a Writ Petition filed against construction of a pay-and-use toilet being set up in a children's park.
The Bench of Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Arijit Banerjee was hearing a case of a missing girl. A report has been filed by the Inspector-in-Charge of Arambagh Police Station, dated December 10, 2020, but there is no indication therein as to the whereabouts of the missing girl.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal forest department officials to ensure strict adherence to laws for the prevention of cruelty to animals and birds against illegal wildlife trade in the state.
The Calcutta High Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the illegal trade of endangered species of birds, especially during winter, on the basis of a newspaper report.
A division bench of Chief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Arijit Banerjee suggested that in such cases, proceedings for misconduct should be initiated against errant officers.
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal Director General of Police to initiate an inquiry against the investigating officer for attempting to harass a citizen by misusing Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
The Chennai Police on Wednesday arrested former Madras and Calcutta High Court judge Justice C S Karnan for threatening judicial officers and issuing rape threats to the wives of judges in an online video posted on social media.