Mamata Banerjee defies convention, refuses to resign despite massive poll defeat—triggering a constitutional debate over mandate, legality, and democratic norms.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court declines TMC plea on counting supervisors, records ECI assurance to follow its circular in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Calcutta High Court bars group motorcycle riding from two days before West Bengal polling, modifying Single Judge order on CEO’s appeal.
Supreme Court questions Mamata Banerjee’s alleged interference in an ED probe, warning it could put “democracy in peril” and raise constitutional concerns.
Supreme Court rules Unreserved PWD-LV posts are open to all categories based on merit, setting aside Calcutta High Court judgment.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Supreme Court and personally argued her own case against the Election Commission, opposing the SIR exercise in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee moves the Supreme Court challenging electoral roll revision, seeking West Bengal Assembly elections on existing voter rolls.
Supreme Court issues notice to Mamata Banerjee in ED’s I-PAC raids case, stays FIRs against ED officers, and examines obstruction allegations.
ECI flags nearly 14 lakh voter forms as ‘uncollectable’ during West Bengal’s Special Electoral Roll Revision, prompting scrutiny of accuracy and verification processes.
Calcutta High Court sets aside the Speaker’s order and declares Mukul Roy disqualified under the Tenth Schedule with effect from June 11, 2021.
Calcutta High Court quashes multiple FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari, flags ‘disturbing’ pattern of cases post political defection and cites malicious prosecution.
SC dismisses WB govt’s review plea in teachers’ recruitment scam; upholds invalidation of 25,753 tainted appointments to protect selection purity.
SC restores bail to Sujit Santra, sets aside Calcutta HC order recalling it after 20 years due to a single-day non-appearance by his counsel.
SC flags ‘encroaching into executive domain’ over plea seeking Article 355 invocation, calls out criticism amid Waqf Act violence in West Bengal.
SC allows West Bengal assistant teachers (Class 9-12) to continue till fresh recruitment; orders completion of process by Dec 31, 2025.
Supreme Court held that a wife pursuing her career cannot be termed cruel or accused of desertion, calling such views patriarchal and regressive.
13 May, 2026 05:46 PM
Supreme Court dismisses Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia’s appeal in KJS Cement dispute, upholding NCLAT’s share restoration order.
13 May, 2026 06:07 PM
Jharkhand High Court issues 15 directions on illegal mining in Hazaribagh, holding continued inaction despite surveillance violates Article 21.
13 May, 2026 04:17 PM
Punjab and Haryana High Court lifts ban on ZEE5’s Lawrence Bishnoi documentary, quashes Centre’s advisory over lack of legal basis.
13 May, 2026 03:33 PM
Supreme Court quashes a 35-year-old criminal case, calls undertrial delays a violation of Article 21, and seeks data on UP’s justice backlog.
13 May, 2026 04:28 PM
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