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An apex court bench headed by Justice S K Kaul also asked the BJP state unit to submit a revised plan for its 'Save Democracy Rally' for consideration by the state government. (Photo: File)

SC seeks WB govt's response on BJP plea seeking permission for 'rath yatra'

WB BJP has challenged Dec 21 order of the Calcutta HC, which had set aside the order of a single-judge bench allowing the procession.

08 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

The rallies, according to the original schedule, were supposed to be flagged off by BJP president Amit Shah from Bengal's Cooch Behar district on December 7, Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas on December 9 and from Tarapith temple in Birbhum on December 14. (Photo: File)

Rath Yatra in West Bengal: SC agrees to hear BJP's plea on Jan 7

The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing before bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul which agreed to hear it.

03 Jan 2019 1:18 PM

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo:Asian Age)

West Bengal CM slams BJP’ plan to hold ‘danga’ processions

The Supreme Court on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a BJP plea challenging a Calcutta HC order disallowing its rath yatras in the state.

29 Dec 2018 3:38 AM

An official of the apex court registry said it has received an appeal from the BJP against the high court division bench's order. (Photo: File)

BJP moves SC against Calcutta HC order not allowing rath yatra in WB

The rallies were supposed to be launched from three different locations in the state, crisscrossing it before converging in Kolkata.

24 Dec 2018 12:24 PM

BJP to move SC for permission to hold rath yatra in West Bengal

Singhvi argued that Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty did not study reports submitted in sealed envelope before passing its order.

22 Dec 2018 8:04 PM

Calcutta HC order allowing BJP yatra quashed

It also sent back the matter to the single-judge bench for further hearing.

22 Dec 2018 12:49 AM

Earlier, the High Court had denied BJP permission for the yatras on grounds of possible 'communal tension'. (Photo: File)

Setback for Banerjee govt, Calcutta HC allows BJP to hold 3 yatras in WB

The administration has been asked to ensure that there is no breach of law and order.

20 Dec 2018 3:04 PM

Rath yatra: HC hears state, BJP; order today

This would require huge deployment of security personnel.

20 Dec 2018 1:19 AM

BJP may move Calcutta HC against state’s rathyatra decision

On Saturday, the state government informed the state BJP that it would not allow Rath Yatra in the state.

17 Dec 2018 6:04 AM

'The entire West Bengal administration is working for the ruling TMC,' BJP President Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)

Nobody can stop BJP from carrying out 'rath yatras' in Bengal: Amit Shah

'BJP committed to change in West Bengal. The 'yatras' have not been cancelled, just postponed,' Amit Shah said

07 Dec 2018 3:19 PM

Directing that the rally stands deferred till the next date of hearing on January 9, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty observed that the prayer of BJP for permission to hold the 'rath yarta' cannot be granted at this stage. (Photo: FIle)

BJP denied rath yatra permission in West Bengal, party to move court

The BJP was scheduled to hold 3 'rath yatras' that will start from different parts and traverse all 42 Lok Sabha constituencies.

06 Dec 2018 8:08 PM

BJP moves Calcutta HC seeking nod for ‘rath yatra’

Amit Shah is scheduled to kickstart the party’s “Save Democracy Rally”, comprising three ‘rath yatra’, in the state.

06 Dec 2018 1:25 AM

Bagree Market CEO moves HC seeking his bail

The appeal was granted by the judge. Earlier this month a look-out notice was issued against them also.

28 Oct 2018 6:31 AM

Supreme Court to hear puja funds petition today

Plea against Bengal government’s decision to grant Rs 28 crore to Durga Puja committees.

12 Oct 2018 1:07 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Goddess Durga, ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja gift for Mamata Banerjee: HC quashes plea on controversial grant

The high court refused to interfere in West Bengal government's decision to give Rs 10,000 each to 28,000 Durga puja committees in state.

10 Oct 2018 1:07 PM

HC tells govt to put Puja funds issuance on hold

State had announced Rs 10,000 each to 28K pandals

06 Oct 2018 1:24 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Jalpaiguri circuit bench preparations almost complete: Mamata Banerjee

anerjee said that fresh appointments in the judiciary must be done soon to reduce pendency of cases before the courts.

13 Sep 2018 3:14 AM

DA is legal right of Bengal govt employees, says Calcutta HC

In 2016 the SAT had ordered that the state government employees could not claim it as their right as it was a ‘kind donation’ by the state government.

01 Sep 2018 2:26 AM

A petition was moved before the Calcutta High Court on July 26 questioning the propriety of the chief minister's announcement that its circuit bench at Jalpaiguri will be inaugurated on August 17. (Photo: File)

Jalpaiguri circuit bench likely to be inaugurated in September

The Jalpaiguri circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court is a long-standing demand of north Bengal residents.

29 Aug 2018 1:48 PM

Calcutta HC asks govt to ensure no animal slaughter in public

‘Shocking state did not have machinery to implement 68-yr-old Act’.

23 Aug 2018 6:21 AM

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