Law

Calcutta HC seeks affidavit from Bengal govt on permission for agitation

IANS | October 9, 2023 6:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought an affidavit from the West Bengal government on why the police are reluctant to give permission for sit-in demonstration in front the new secretariat building in central Kolkata, when permission has been given for a similar demonstration in front of the Raj Bhavan.

2020 Delhi riots case: Shahrukh Pathan gets bail but to remain in jail for pointing gun at policeman

IANS | October 7, 2023 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Shahrukh Pathan in a case related to alleged rioting and causing injuries to police personnel including one Rohit Shukla by an armed mob during the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. However, Pathan, who is facing charges in another case in connection with pointing a pistol at a policeman, will remain in jail.