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Delay in judgement no ground to set aside order: Cal HC

Kolkata, Jan. 29 -- The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a judicial order cannot be set aside solely because it was delivered long after the conclusion of arguments, holding that delay by itself doe... Read More


State plans hi-tech gear, CCTVs for Sundarbans Tiger Reserve surveillance

Kolkata, Jan. 29 -- The West Bengal government has taken up a series of infrastructure and equipment-related works in the Sundarban Tiger Reserve aimed at improving wildlife protection and supporting ... Read More


State govt plans road link, jetty repair in South 24-Parganas

Kolkata, Jan. 28 -- In a bid to improve travel in the district, the West Bengal government has initiated surveys and technical tests for a proposed road project and for renovation work at a river jett... Read More


High Court enforces six-month limit for Juvenile Justice enquiry

Kolkata, Jan. 28 -- The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a child in conflict with law, holding that failure to complete a Juvenile Justice Board enquiry within the statutor... Read More


State to expand EV charging stations at Kolkata Police sites

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The West Bengal government has initiated steps to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across five police stations along with battalion and divisional police facili... Read More


Right to speedy trial not absolute: Cal HC in Raiganj bizman murder

Kolkata, Jan. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court has rejected a bail plea in a 2013 murder case, holding that the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution is not absolute, particularly ... Read More


Procedural defects can override NDPS bail bar, says Calcutta HC

Kolkata, Jan. 25 -- The Calcutta High Court has held that serious procedural defects in the handling of seized narcotics can neutralise the statutory bail bar under the NDPS Act, suspending the order ... Read More


State mulls digital platform to expedite solar power projects

Kolkata, Jan. 25 -- The West Bengal government is planning to introduce a digital system to speed up the planning and estimation of solar power projects across the state, sources said. The project wi... Read More


State plans digital platform to monitor renewable energy projects

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The West Bengal government has initiated steps to strengthen monitoring and governance of renewable energy projects across the state by planning an integrated digital platform that... Read More


Old crime no bar to PMLA case if laundering continued: Cal HC

Kolkata, Jan. 23 -- The Calcutta High Court has ruled that proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) can continue if the alleged laundering activity continued after the offence w... Read More