West Bengal's new BJP government passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act 2026 on June 29, allowing 12-month preventive detention without trial, property confiscation without conviction, and non-bailable offences, raising serious constitutional questions under Articles 14, 21, and 22 that courts are expected to test soon.
Read Full ArticleThird FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee after a woman alleged treatment at a Sebaashray health camp led to the amputation of her leg.
Calcutta HC directs WB DGP to frame guidelines against egg-throwing on accused persons and mob violence, while hearing a PIL on targeted political attacks.
West Bengal Assembly passes bills allowing 1-year preventive detention without trial and auction of offenders' property to recover riot damage costs.
West Bengal enacts stringent public safety laws allowing year-long preventive detention without trial and property auctions to recover damages caused during riots.
Calcutta High Court stays WB govt’s OBC reservation notifications, cites violation of judicial orders; next hearing set for July 24, 2025.
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