Calcutta HC Forms 5-Judge Bench To Hear PILs Over Post Poll Violence

Entertaining the PILs filed against the post-poll violence in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on May 7 constituted a five-judge bench. Scheduling the hearing for May 10, the court has asked for a detailed report from the state government regarding the violence-hit areas and " steps taken to prevent or control it". Moreover, one PIL has complained about circulation of fake images on social media to incite communal hatred.