Law

Calcutta HC directs immediate release of 'Nabanna Abhijan' convenor

IANS | August 30, 2024 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

RG Kar horror: Calcutta HC gives nod to intellectuals’ body for holding protest march

IANS | August 30, 2024 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted permission to 'Cultural & Literary Bengal', an association of intellectuals in the state, to take out a protest march on September 3 condemning the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

HC begins hearing CM Siddaramaiah's plea against K’taka Guv

IANS | August 29, 2024 4:01 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday started hearing arguments in the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s move to accord consent for prosecution against him over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

MUDA case: HC to hear today CM Siddaramaiah’s plea against Governor's order

IANS | August 29, 2024 8:29 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court will on Thursday take up Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's writ petition challenging the order of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving sanction for investigation against him in connection with irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).