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The Calcutta High Court said that it failed to appreciate under what basis the LOC is issued against the petitioner.

Rs 3,897Cr default: Calcutta High Court says mere quantum of loan can’t restrict travel abroad, junks look out circular

January 21, 2026 10:03 am

Calcutta High Court on Loan Defaulter Travel Restrictions: Justice Krishna Rao, allowed a writ petition filed by one Sunil Kumar Agarwal challenging the look out circular opened at the behest of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).

The special officer upon going through the survey report of the surveyor/survey passed, if satisfied, shall submit the same before the trial court, directed the Calcutta High Court.

Calcutta High Court says person has right to enjoy property lawfully, junks ‘mechanical’ survey of disputed plot

January 20, 2026 5:44 pm

Right to property: Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury allowed a petition opposing a survey report of a disputed property filed by the claimants in Purba Bardhman district and ordered a fresh investigation in the matter.

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Can one spouse’s age stop a couple from IVF? Calcutta High Court steps in for 58-year-old man

January 20, 2026 12:04 pm

Calcutta High Court IVF age limit: Justice Krishna Rao was hearing the plea of a married couple seeking to conceive a child via IVF where the wife is 47-years-old, and the husband is 58-years-old.

Tyres being burnt during violence in Beldanga

Calcutta High Court to hear PILs seeking deployment of Central forces in violence-hit Beldanga

January 20, 2026 5:40 am

The West Bengal police have arrested 30 people for allegedly inciting violence in Beldanga and filed a case regarding the alleged assaults on journalists.

Chief Justice Paul assured to devote every effort to maintaining the purity and efficiency of the institution.

Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

January 16, 2026 7:34 pm

Justice Paul was transferred as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on July 18, 2025 and he is set to retire in June 2026.

The bank is a registered cooperative body governed by its by-laws and managed by an elected board and is not owned or controlled by the state, said the Calcutta High Court.

2026 state polls: Calcutta High Court says cooperative sector autonomous, junks Election Commission ask for staff data

January 17, 2026 10:14 am

Calcutta high court news: Justice Krishna Rao was hearing a petition filed by the bank employees against EC directive for staff requisition from a cooperative bank and quashed it observing that cooperative sector is autonomous.

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose administers the oath of Office to Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court

Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Calcutta High Court Chief Justice

January 16, 2026 6:07 pm

In his speech, Chief Justice Sujoy Paul spoke about the contribution of his mother, Manjushri Paul, who raised him as a single parent after the loss of his father when he was just 15 months old.

SC stays Calcutta High Court order disqualifying Mukul Roy for defecting to TMC

January 16, 2026 2:54 pm

Last year, Mukul Roy was disqualified as a member of the West Bengal Assembly under the anti-defection law for switching over to the TMC after having been elected on a BJP ticket.

Considering the age of the appellant, the loss of power to remember cannot be ruled out, said the Calcutta High Court.

Why Calcutta High Court eased 2,340 days delay for 82-yr-old woman in filing appeal

January 16, 2026 2:29 pm

Calcutta high court delay condonation: Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury was hearing an application filed by a 82-year-old woman requesting for condonation of delay stating that she came to know the decision of the trial court after more than 8 years.

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Disability certificate for job, education not same as motor accident claims: Calcutta High Court upholds victim’s compensation

January 16, 2026 2:26 pm

Motor accident compensation case: Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury was hearing an appeal filed by the insurance company along with the victim’s cross-objection to enhance the awarded compensation.