HC overturned own 2023 ruling by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay that cancelled appointments of around 32,000 primary teachers, recruited on basis of 2014 Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET).
The sexual harassment complaint against West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences V-C Dr Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti was filed by a faculty member.
Though question is primarily about whether intercourse was consensual or forced, and SC has warned against 'casual' use of DNA tests, HCs interpret that caution in different ways.
SC said victim already subjected to enough trauma & agony. ‘Don’t want to add to injustice done to victim by sending her husband to jail.’ Article 142 gives SC power to do ‘complete justice’.
Since September, senior lawyer Vrinda Grover had been representing the trainee doctor's family pro bono in their legal fight against the state and administrative officials.
Calcutta HC refused to stay movie's release, saying criticism is expected in a healthy democratic setup. CBFC informed judges it had not certified the trailer submitted by petitioner.
Holding accused guilty under Section 6 of POCSO Act, apex court opined that state machinery ‘failed to take care of the victim,’ and that she had no option but to seek shelter with accused.
Citing no progress in the investigation, Calcutta HC has said that it will monitor the investigation and directed the CBI to file periodical reports on its progress.
Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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